| 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 | $160.72 | 7.476% | $172.7354 | $172.74 | $172.75 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $242.74 | 6.206% | $257.8044 | $257.80 | $257.80 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.26 | 10.791% | $102.2158 | $102.22 | $102.20 | $102.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.50 | 7.283% | $197.9371 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.28 | 11.512% | $217.7606 | $217.76 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $155.92 | 5.720% | $164.8386 | $164.84 | $164.85 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.81 | 5.325% | $127.2431 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,152.23 | $1,240.5350 | $1,240.54 | $1,240.55 | $1,240.40 | |