| 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 | $164.65 | 4.490% | $172.0428 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $131.91 | 5.812% | $139.5766 | $139.58 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.74 | 13.437% | $93.8578 | $93.86 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.99 | 9.113% | $224.7619 | $224.76 | $224.75 | $224.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.85 | 10.712% | $185.8301 | $185.83 | $185.85 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.56 | 7.715% | $160.0214 | $160.02 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.51 | 9.784% | $103.7569 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $996.21 | $1,079.8475 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.85 | $1,079.90 | |