| 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 | $158.56 | 8.479% | $172.0043 | $172.00 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.34 | 7.357% | $106.6484 | $106.65 | $106.65 | $106.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.76 | 9.636% | $244.2252 | $244.23 | $244.25 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.37 | 4.562% | $161.4124 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.33 | 4.413% | $140.258 | $140.26 | $140.25 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $223.27 | 12.436% | $251.0359 | $251.04 | $251.05 | $251.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.25 | 11.113% | $82.5014 | $82.50 | $82.50 | $82.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,066.88 | $1,158.0856 | $1,158.09 | $1,158.10 | $1,158.00 | |