| 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 | $162.51 | 6.130% | $172.4719 | $172.47 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.40 | 4.232% | $101.522 | $101.52 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.91 | 9.376% | $147.5592 | $147.56 | $147.55 | $147.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.95 | 8.531% | $192.0456 | $192.05 | $192.05 | $192.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.41 | 8.167% | $175.674 | $175.67 | $175.65 | $175.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.34 | 5.389% | $145.7951 | $145.80 | $145.80 | $145.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $206.42 | 7.177% | $221.2348 | $221.23 | $221.25 | $221.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,078.94 | $1,156.3026 | $1,156.30 | $1,156.25 | $1,156.30 | |