| 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 | $157.95 | 9.228% | $172.5256 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.77 | 4.445% | $104.2048 | $104.20 | $104.20 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.85 | 8.147% | $151.2436 | $151.24 | $151.25 | $151.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.79 | 9.769% | $206.1352 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.44 | 11.859% | $167.1621 | $167.16 | $167.15 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.45 | 13.561% | $186.7511 | $186.75 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.56 | 11.345% | $183.2293 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.81 | $1,171.2517 | $1,171.25 | $1,171.30 | $1,171.20 | |