| 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 | $159.55 | 8.274% | $172.7512 | $172.75 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.43 | 12.485% | $174.8354 | $174.84 | $174.85 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $227.80 | 11.819% | $254.7237 | $254.72 | $254.70 | $254.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.86 | 6.836% | $163.3095 | $163.31 | $163.30 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.70 | 4.586% | $136.6939 | $136.69 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.46 | 8.773% | $52.7114 | $52.71 | $52.70 | $52.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.45 | 7.332% | $234.4668 | $234.47 | $234.45 | $234.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,093.25 | $1,189.4919 | $1,189.49 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.50 | |