| 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 | $160.66 | 7.152% | $172.1504 | $172.15 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.34 | 12.242% | $166.4998 | $166.50 | $166.50 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.55 | 4.641% | $214.0432 | $214.04 | $214.05 | $214.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.28 | 5.859% | $257.5338 | $257.53 | $257.55 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.58 | 6.457% | $145.399 | $145.40 | $145.40 | $145.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.39 | 13.163% | $38.9168 | $38.92 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.71 | 12.321% | $28.8777 | $28.88 | $28.90 | $28.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $953.51 | $1,023.4207 | $1,023.42 | $1,023.45 | $1,023.40 | |