| 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 | $160.88 | 7.106% | $172.3121 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.58 | 7.102% | $184.8366 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.57 | 10.132% | $192.2574 | $192.26 | $192.25 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.35 | 7.782% | $31.634 | $31.63 | $31.65 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.87 | 5.450% | $154.8744 | $154.87 | $154.85 | $154.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.44 | 6.615% | $211.5668 | $211.57 | $211.55 | $211.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.58 | 4.810% | $37.2914 | $37.29 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $918.27 | $984.7727 | $984.77 | $984.75 | $984.80 | |