| 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 | $164.92 | 4.282% | $171.9819 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $146.38 | 7.442% | $157.2736 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 7.382% | $225.9425 | $225.94 | $225.95 | $225.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.90 | 6.810% | $27.6638 | $27.66 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.95 | 6.550% | $110.7587 | $110.76 | $110.75 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.64 | 8.777% | $180.1782 | $180.18 | $180.20 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $194.69 | 12.285% | $218.6077 | $218.61 | $218.60 | $218.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.89 | $1,092.4064 | $1,092.40 | $1,092.40 | $1,092.50 | |