| 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 | $112.83 | 7.385% | $121.1625 | $121.16 | $121.15 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.33 | 4.404% | $172.6111 | $172.61 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.97 | 10.823% | $254.8597 | $254.86 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.26 | 7.663% | $173.6174 | $173.62 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.82 | 6.477% | $170.1715 | $170.17 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.54 | 12.748% | $178.7507 | $178.75 | $178.75 | $178.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.97 | 3.439% | $145.818 | $145.82 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,128.72 | $1,216.9909 | $1,216.99 | $1,216.90 | $1,217.10 | |