| 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 | $163.41 | 5.546% | $172.4727 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.44 | 11.716% | $122.262 | $122.26 | $122.25 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.86 | 4.736% | $226.0831 | $226.08 | $226.10 | $226.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.91 | 13.664% | $227.2257 | $227.23 | $227.25 | $227.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.64 | 13.179% | $23.3601 | $23.36 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.44 | 9.534% | $96.8719 | $96.87 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.42 | 13.691% | $33.4479 | $33.45 | $33.45 | $33.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.12 | $901.7234 | $901.72 | $901.70 | $901.80 | |