| 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 | $166.76 | 3.180% | $172.063 | $172.06 | $172.05 | $172.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.78 | 6.450% | $156.2473 | $156.25 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.39 | 7.265% | $235.3287 | $235.33 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.51 | 12.284% | $160.0159 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.43 | 9.633% | $94.7558 | $94.76 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.82 | 8.662% | $257.3333 | $257.33 | $257.35 | $257.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.52 | 10.223% | $235.3481 | $235.35 | $235.35 | $235.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,212.21 | $1,311.0921 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.10 | $1,311.00 | |