| 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 | $151.60 | 13.476% | $172.0296 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.74 | 11.147% | $16.3831 | $16.38 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.55 | 9.708% | $263.9026 | $263.90 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.60 | 6.726% | $259.9845 | $259.98 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.68 | 13.670% | $198.5588 | $198.56 | $198.55 | $198.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.49 | 4.602% | $53.8596 | $53.86 | $53.85 | $53.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.40 | 8.587% | $245.841 | $245.84 | $245.85 | $245.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.06 | $1,210.5592 | $1,210.55 | $1,210.60 | $1,210.60 | |