| 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 | $160.74 | 7.521% | $172.8293 | $172.83 | $172.85 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.34 | 7.151% | $256.4552 | $256.46 | $256.45 | $256.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $46.25 | 13.311% | $52.4063 | $52.41 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $80.52 | 5.117% | $84.6402 | $84.64 | $84.65 | $84.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.67 | 12.480% | $207.7168 | $207.72 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.57 | 3.704% | $11.9986 | $12.00 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.79 | 7.468% | $245.876 | $245.88 | $245.90 | $245.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.88 | $1,031.9224 | $1,031.94 | $1,031.95 | $1,031.90 | |