| 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 | $160.31 | 7.262% | $171.9517 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.87 | 5.747% | $132.0463 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.60 | 13.165% | $276.8016 | $276.80 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.95 | 3.648% | $176.1498 | $176.15 | $176.15 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $33.99 | 6.115% | $36.0685 | $36.07 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $207.69 | 12.823% | $234.3221 | $234.32 | $234.30 | $234.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.81 | 13.575% | $17.9562 | $17.96 | $17.95 | $18.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $957.22 | $1,045.2962 | $1,045.30 | $1,045.25 | $1,045.30 | |