| 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 | $154.68 | 11.217% | $172.0305 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.42 | 3.364% | $242.3059 | $242.31 | $242.30 | $242.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.33 | 13.311% | $161.2755 | $161.28 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $241.86 | 13.245% | $273.8944 | $273.89 | $273.90 | $273.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.94 | 6.484% | $267.2109 | $267.21 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $250.98 | 3.736% | $260.3566 | $260.36 | $260.35 | $260.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.30 | 11.648% | $252.6594 | $252.66 | $252.65 | $252.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,501.51 | $1,629.7332 | $1,629.74 | $1,629.75 | $1,629.80 | |