| 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 | $172.52 | 6.705% | $184.0875 | $184.09 | $184.10 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.97 | 12.532% | $43.8537 | $43.85 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.28 | 13.448% | $254.4412 | $254.44 | $254.45 | $254.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $234.40 | 5.174% | $246.5279 | $246.53 | $246.55 | $246.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.61 | 6.839% | $16.6776 | $16.68 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.68 | 12.225% | $160.1226 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.74 | 3.753% | $215.5365 | $215.54 | $215.55 | $215.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,036.20 | $1,121.2470 | $1,121.25 | $1,121.30 | $1,121.20 | |