| 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 | $161.46 | 6.551% | $172.0372 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.84 | 12.750% | $235.4671 | $235.47 | $235.45 | $235.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.84 | 3.310% | $60.7876 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.42 | 7.865% | $235.5987 | $235.60 | $235.60 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $86.41 | 9.232% | $94.3874 | $94.39 | $94.40 | $94.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.48 | 5.117% | $231.762 | $231.76 | $231.75 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.64 | 11.861% | $6.309 | $6.31 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $960.09 | $1,036.3490 | $1,036.36 | $1,036.35 | $1,036.40 | |