| 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 | $163.78 | 5.122% | $172.1688 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.45 | 5.385% | $106.9131 | $106.91 | $106.90 | $106.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.34 | 3.432% | $210.3186 | $210.32 | $210.30 | $210.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.43 | 7.589% | $177.9845 | $177.98 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.57 | 5.358% | $208.1558 | $208.16 | $208.15 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.67 | 5.542% | $152.6876 | $152.69 | $152.70 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.98 | 3.567% | $124.2597 | $124.26 | $124.25 | $124.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.22 | $1,152.4881 | $1,152.49 | $1,152.45 | $1,152.60 | |