| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $160.74 | 7.535% | $172.8518 | $172.85 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.89 | 11.203% | $164.4581 | $164.46 | $164.45 | $164.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.83 | 6.639% | $146.9805 | $146.98 | $147.00 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $220.73 | 12.487% | $248.2926 | $248.29 | $248.30 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.87 | 10.288% | $239.1816 | $239.18 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.44 | 4.818% | $49.7257 | $49.73 | $49.75 | $49.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.78 | 4.324% | $104.0945 | $104.09 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,031.28 | $1,125.5848 | $1,125.58 | $1,125.65 | $1,125.70 | |