| 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 | $160.37 | 7.238% | $171.9776 | $171.98 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.42 | 13.169% | $157.7802 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $6.35 | 4.389% | $6.6287 | $6.63 | $6.65 | $6.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.51 | 6.672% | $266.1573 | $266.16 | $266.15 | $266.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.49 | 8.260% | $39.5041 | $39.50 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.97 | 7.855% | $61.445 | $61.45 | $61.45 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.62 | 7.346% | $250.7817 | $250.78 | $250.80 | $250.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.73 | $954.2746 | $954.28 | $954.35 | $954.30 | |