| 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 | $161.95 | 6.353% | $172.2387 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.82 | 6.699% | $206.804 | $206.80 | $206.80 | $206.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.99 | 12.447% | $130.4273 | $130.43 | $130.45 | $130.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.34 | 4.733% | $95.6631 | $95.66 | $95.65 | $95.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.84 | 11.726% | $255.6738 | $255.67 | $255.65 | $255.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.85 | 8.140% | $51.745 | $51.75 | $51.75 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.76 | 8.360% | $268.4727 | $268.47 | $268.45 | $268.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,087.55 | $1,181.0246 | $1,181.02 | $1,181.00 | $1,181.00 | |