| 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 | $160.47 | 7.219% | $172.0543 | $172.05 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.89 | 8.837% | $154.4288 | $154.43 | $154.45 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.61 | 7.589% | $256.7181 | $256.72 | $256.70 | $256.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.27 | 8.258% | $123.7064 | $123.71 | $123.70 | $123.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.83 | 12.527% | $29.0657 | $29.07 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.98 | 6.778% | $155.8745 | $155.87 | $155.85 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.61 | 5.867% | $209.2038 | $209.20 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,024.66 | $1,101.0516 | $1,101.05 | $1,101.00 | $1,101.10 | |