| 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 | $160.63 | 7.623% | $172.8748 | $172.87 | $172.85 | $172.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $231.44 | 11.485% | $258.0209 | $258.02 | $258.00 | $258.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.84 | 9.615% | $256.3237 | $256.32 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.80 | 3.414% | $251.0892 | $251.09 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.92 | 8.622% | $46.6206 | $46.62 | $46.60 | $46.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.37 | 7.104% | $140.7025 | $140.70 | $140.70 | $140.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $79.50 | 6.252% | $84.4703 | $84.47 | $84.45 | $84.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.50 | $1,210.1020 | $1,210.09 | $1,210.00 | $1,210.10 | |