| 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 | $151.47 | 13.776% | $172.3365 | $172.34 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $232.53 | 4.415% | $242.7962 | $242.80 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.68 | 12.610% | $113.3757 | $113.38 | $113.40 | $113.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.64 | 8.118% | $240.7139 | $240.71 | $240.70 | $240.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.38 | 10.181% | $155.7739 | $155.77 | $155.75 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.29 | 6.147% | $17.2913 | $17.29 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.27 | 4.804% | $228.7557 | $228.76 | $228.75 | $228.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.26 | $1,171.0432 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.05 | $1,171.10 | |