| 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 | $161.52 | 6.488% | $171.9994 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.99 | 12.868% | $36.1065 | $36.11 | $36.10 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.32 | 10.111% | $84.0367 | $84.04 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $185.48 | 9.754% | $203.5717 | $203.57 | $203.55 | $203.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.37 | 3.708% | $100.9805 | $100.98 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.42 | 13.612% | $27.7441 | $27.74 | $27.75 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.85 | 11.179% | $6.504 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.95 | $630.9429 | $630.94 | $630.95 | $630.90 | |