| 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 | $161.74 | 6.545% | $172.3259 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.94 | 5.487% | $92.7653 | $92.77 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.55 | 13.515% | $257.1682 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.87 | 4.302% | $47.8433 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.43 | 8.721% | $254.8746 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $247.26 | 11.726% | $276.2537 | $276.25 | $276.25 | $276.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.77 | 12.218% | $203.9787 | $203.98 | $204.00 | $204.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,185.56 | $1,305.2097 | $1,305.21 | $1,305.20 | $1,305.30 | |