| 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 | $158.90 | 8.727% | $172.7672 | $172.77 | $172.75 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.48 | 9.179% | $149.0075 | $149.01 | $149.00 | $149.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.39 | 6.408% | $255.7942 | $255.79 | $255.80 | $255.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.33 | 5.824% | $210.939 | $210.94 | $210.95 | $210.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.52 | 5.209% | $204.6525 | $204.65 | $204.65 | $204.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.98 | 13.138% | $21.4736 | $21.47 | $21.45 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $196.47 | 6.357% | $208.9596 | $208.96 | $208.95 | $209.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,145.07 | $1,223.5936 | $1,223.59 | $1,223.55 | $1,223.70 | |