| 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 | $166.26 | 3.444% | $171.986 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $135.30 | 5.570% | $142.8362 | $142.84 | $142.85 | $142.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.87 | 7.662% | $122.5947 | $122.59 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.50 | 11.152% | $165.0607 | $165.06 | $165.05 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.76 | 9.570% | $76.436 | $76.44 | $76.45 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.63 | 9.711% | $172.9374 | $172.94 | $172.95 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.60 | 8.589% | $231.9461 | $231.95 | $231.95 | $231.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,004.92 | $1,083.7971 | $1,083.81 | $1,083.85 | $1,083.70 | |