| 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 | $154.73 | 11.141% | $171.9685 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.50 | 10.592% | $8.2944 | $8.29 | $8.30 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $106.46 | 5.808% | $112.6432 | $112.64 | $112.65 | $112.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.50 | 5.731% | $124.2339 | $124.23 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $184.84 | 3.471% | $191.2558 | $191.26 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.75 | 11.108% | $17.4995 | $17.50 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.51 | 12.768% | $37.7886 | $37.79 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $620.29 | $663.6839 | $663.68 | $663.70 | $663.70 | |