| 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 | $154.50 | 11.730% | $172.6229 | $172.62 | $172.60 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.47 | 10.333% | $135.1248 | $135.12 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.83 | 6.356% | $169.9888 | $169.99 | $170.00 | $170.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.79 | 9.702% | $208.2034 | $208.20 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.81 | 11.342% | $246.9677 | $246.97 | $246.95 | $247.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $122.84 | 5.103% | $129.1085 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $76.57 | 11.445% | $85.3334 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,047.81 | $1,147.3495 | $1,147.34 | $1,147.30 | $1,147.30 | |