| 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 | $152.48 | 12.797% | $171.9929 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.86 | 7.675% | $161.3618 | $161.36 | $161.35 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.88 | 13.447% | $222.22 | $222.22 | $222.20 | $222.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.36 | 13.347% | $197.6318 | $197.63 | $197.65 | $197.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.76 | 11.536% | $192.6896 | $192.69 | $192.70 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $221.27 | 3.702% | $229.4614 | $229.46 | $229.45 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.54 | 13.578% | $50.5876 | $50.59 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,111.15 | $1,225.9451 | $1,225.94 | $1,225.95 | $1,226.00 | |