| 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 | $164.99 | 4.391% | $172.2347 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.25 | 11.334% | $60.3987 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.26 | 5.363% | $245.7697 | $245.77 | $245.75 | $245.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.71 | 5.432% | $72.4423 | $72.44 | $72.45 | $72.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $244.81 | 7.159% | $262.3359 | $262.34 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $79.56 | 10.682% | $88.0586 | $88.06 | $88.05 | $88.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.59 | 11.556% | $159.0677 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $988.17 | $1,060.3076 | $1,060.31 | $1,060.30 | $1,060.30 | |