| 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 | $164.96 | 4.413% | $172.2397 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.72 | 12.145% | $265.4696 | $265.47 | $265.45 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.51 | 13.622% | $143.7432 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.29 | 7.209% | $59.2759 | $59.28 | $59.30 | $59.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.84 | 13.170% | $172.969 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.92 | 12.107% | $189.3711 | $189.37 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.96 | 4.683% | $204.09 | $204.09 | $204.10 | $204.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.20 | $1,207.1585 | $1,207.16 | $1,207.15 | $1,207.20 | |