| 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 | $161.72 | 6.636% | $172.4517 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.57 | 9.207% | $75.9753 | $75.98 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.73 | 5.151% | $261.5421 | $261.54 | $261.55 | $261.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.51 | 3.363% | $77.0158 | $77.02 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.45 | 11.821% | $160.4072 | $160.41 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.30 | 6.821% | $197.9393 | $197.94 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.90 | 8.237% | $256.4135 | $256.41 | $256.40 | $256.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,120.18 | $1,201.7449 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.70 | |