| 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 | $164.26 | 4.696% | $171.9736 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.66 | 5.124% | $56.4095 | $56.41 | $56.40 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.84 | 13.156% | $115.2381 | $115.24 | $115.25 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $182.68 | 3.653% | $189.3533 | $189.35 | $189.35 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.60 | 5.776% | $138.1435 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.51 | 11.662% | $118.9312 | $118.93 | $118.95 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.30 | 8.465% | $222.6786 | $222.68 | $222.70 | $222.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $944.85 | $1,012.7278 | $1,012.72 | $1,012.75 | $1,012.70 | |