| 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 | $161.79 | 6.568% | $172.4164 | $172.42 | $172.40 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.67 | 4.281% | $62.2245 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.58 | 13.483% | $192.4445 | $192.44 | $192.45 | $192.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $224.60 | 9.377% | $245.6607 | $245.66 | $245.65 | $245.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $227.42 | 10.498% | $251.2946 | $251.29 | $251.30 | $251.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.91 | 3.441% | $231.6147 | $231.61 | $231.60 | $231.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.49 | 8.458% | $62.3525 | $62.35 | $62.35 | $62.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,124.46 | $1,218.0079 | $1,217.99 | $1,217.95 | $1,218.00 | |