| 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 | $162.34 | 6.543% | $172.9619 | $172.96 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.62 | 13.711% | $204.2477 | $204.25 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.45 | 9.113% | $28.8604 | $28.86 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.56 | 13.433% | $280.8147 | $280.81 | $280.80 | $280.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.82 | 9.475% | $137.7414 | $137.74 | $137.75 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $217.25 | 11.558% | $242.3598 | $242.36 | $242.35 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.72 | 3.448% | $140.3996 | $140.40 | $140.40 | $140.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,094.76 | $1,207.3855 | $1,207.38 | $1,207.35 | $1,207.40 | |