| 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 | $154.26 | 11.526% | $172.04 | $172.04 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.44 | 4.371% | $217.5509 | $217.55 | $217.55 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.26 | 9.434% | $132.6997 | $132.70 | $132.70 | $132.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $131.52 | 6.468% | $140.0267 | $140.03 | $140.05 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $44.63 | 3.577% | $46.2264 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $182.87 | 7.391% | $196.3859 | $196.39 | $196.40 | $196.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.44 | 8.199% | $93.5272 | $93.53 | $93.55 | $93.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $929.42 | $998.4568 | $998.47 | $998.55 | $998.40 | |