| 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 | $160.94 | 7.199% | $172.5261 | $172.53 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $244.69 | 6.835% | $261.4146 | $261.41 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.88 | 3.712% | $103.5875 | $103.59 | $103.60 | $103.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.99 | 3.577% | $64.2074 | $64.21 | $64.20 | $64.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.48 | 11.265% | $216.3882 | $216.39 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.71 | 6.799% | $156.6848 | $156.68 | $156.70 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.82 | 10.175% | $212.4394 | $212.44 | $212.45 | $212.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.51 | $1,187.2480 | $1,187.25 | $1,187.30 | $1,187.20 | |