| 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 | $159.98 | 7.485% | $171.9545 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $102.93 | 3.130% | $106.1517 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.51 | 7.285% | $239.7927 | $239.79 | $239.80 | $239.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.96 | 13.604% | $146.5037 | $146.50 | $146.50 | $146.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.79 | 6.845% | $199.5758 | $199.58 | $199.60 | $199.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.28 | 8.555% | $154.4521 | $154.45 | $154.45 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.48 | 5.601% | $219.101 | $219.10 | $219.10 | $219.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.93 | $1,237.5315 | $1,237.52 | $1,237.55 | $1,237.70 | |