| 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 | $158.96 | 8.533% | $172.5241 | $172.52 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.29 | 11.665% | $178.9878 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.46 | 12.707% | $243.9656 | $243.97 | $243.95 | $244.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.26 | 8.559% | $36.1067 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.44 | 13.158% | $250.5771 | $250.58 | $250.60 | $250.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.41 | 13.591% | $169.7163 | $169.72 | $169.70 | $169.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.80 | 11.440% | $146.8779 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.62 | $1,198.7555 | $1,198.77 | $1,198.75 | $1,198.80 | |