| 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 | $161.56 | 6.606% | $172.2327 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $29.33 | 6.634% | $31.2758 | $31.28 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.98 | 7.326% | $235.0225 | $235.02 | $235.00 | $235.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.45 | 10.185% | $113.9864 | $113.99 | $114.00 | $114.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $151.97 | 7.474% | $163.3282 | $163.33 | $163.35 | $163.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.73 | 3.563% | $61.8582 | $61.86 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.42 | 12.106% | $200.0195 | $200.02 | $200.00 | $200.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $903.44 | $977.7233 | $977.73 | $977.75 | $977.70 | |