| 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 | $161.62 | 6.693% | $172.4372 | $172.44 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.69 | 12.461% | $105.3647 | $105.36 | $105.35 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.27 | 8.544% | $244.5171 | $244.52 | $244.50 | $244.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.95 | 3.227% | $255.9513 | $255.95 | $255.95 | $256.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.67 | 3.424% | $131.0072 | $131.01 | $131.00 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.58 | 10.341% | $76.7753 | $76.78 | $76.80 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.74 | 7.681% | $202.1603 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,112.52 | $1,188.2131 | $1,188.22 | $1,188.20 | $1,188.30 | |