| 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 | $165.65 | 3.820% | $171.9778 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.81 | 5.825% | $92.9249 | $92.92 | $92.90 | $92.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.88 | 9.331% | $163.8653 | $163.87 | $163.85 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.73 | 9.226% | $226.8952 | $226.90 | $226.90 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.37 | 10.665% | $62.3819 | $62.38 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.81 | 10.233% | $254.4288 | $254.43 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.44 | 13.856% | $200.8875 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,074.69 | $1,173.3614 | $1,173.37 | $1,173.40 | $1,173.40 | |