| 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 | $162.72 | 5.225% | $171.2221 | $171.22 | $171.20 | $171.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $214.25 | 8.529% | $232.5234 | $232.52 | $232.50 | $232.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.57 | 11.563% | $173.5586 | $173.56 | $173.55 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.32 | 12.278% | $231.652 | $231.65 | $231.65 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.70 | 13.117% | $53.9568 | $53.96 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.98 | 3.162% | $54.6552 | $54.66 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.64 | 7.763% | $209.7499 | $209.75 | $209.75 | $209.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,034.18 | $1,127.3180 | $1,127.32 | $1,127.25 | $1,127.40 | |