| 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 | $159.41 | 8.494% | $172.9503 | $172.95 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.34 | 10.837% | $176.6077 | $176.61 | $176.60 | $176.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.89 | 6.135% | $250.3619 | $250.36 | $250.35 | $250.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.73 | 5.871% | $179.6948 | $179.69 | $179.70 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.30 | 13.816% | $177.8944 | $177.89 | $177.90 | $177.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.53 | 3.307% | $126.5821 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.65 | 7.258% | $161.5842 | $161.58 | $161.60 | $161.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.85 | $1,245.6754 | $1,245.66 | $1,245.70 | $1,245.80 | |