| 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 | $161.72 | 6.712% | $172.5746 | $172.57 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.35 | 12.586% | $97.218 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.82 | 6.564% | $186.2952 | $186.30 | $186.30 | $186.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.92 | 11.554% | $35.608 | $35.61 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $160.52 | 11.562% | $179.0793 | $179.08 | $179.10 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.26 | 11.354% | $264.1985 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.35 | 10.745% | $173.1498 | $173.15 | $173.15 | $173.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,008.94 | $1,108.1234 | $1,108.13 | $1,108.10 | $1,108.10 | |