| 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 | $159.54 | 7.800% | $171.9841 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $18.53 | 10.831% | $20.537 | $20.54 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.69 | 11.656% | $170.4875 | $170.49 | $170.50 | $170.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $147.46 | 12.326% | $165.6359 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $179.93 | 4.128% | $187.3575 | $187.36 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.93 | 13.199% | $209.3389 | $209.34 | $209.35 | $209.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.73 | 9.687% | $134.6189 | $134.62 | $134.60 | $134.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.81 | $1,059.9598 | $1,059.97 | $1,060.00 | $1,059.90 | |