| 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 | $161.50 | 6.644% | $172.2301 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.81 | 8.340% | $225.1414 | $225.14 | $225.15 | $225.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $158.98 | 7.161% | $170.3646 | $170.36 | $170.35 | $170.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.70 | 9.416% | $249.1402 | $249.14 | $249.15 | $249.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.89 | 12.364% | $124.6004 | $124.60 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.46 | 4.785% | $200.6214 | $200.62 | $200.60 | $200.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $158.29 | 7.499% | $170.1602 | $170.16 | $170.15 | $170.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,216.63 | $1,312.2583 | $1,312.25 | $1,312.25 | $1,312.20 | |