| 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 | $156.64 | 9.828% | $172.0346 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.77 | 7.506% | $219.065 | $219.07 | $219.05 | $219.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.67 | 5.706% | $182.5226 | $182.52 | $182.50 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.62 | 9.526% | $156.206 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.83 | 13.546% | $242.7954 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.86 | 13.444% | $231.2669 | $231.27 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.60 | 10.610% | $228.5203 | $228.52 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,299.99 | $1,432.4108 | $1,432.42 | $1,432.35 | $1,432.40 | |