| 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 | $161.42 | 6.653% | $172.1593 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.99 | 8.772% | $150.0945 | $150.09 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $148.71 | 3.368% | $153.7186 | $153.72 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $141.27 | 10.546% | $156.1683 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.73 | 4.345% | $218.8428 | $218.84 | $218.85 | $218.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.91 | 4.350% | $207.5626 | $207.56 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.85 | 12.137% | $20.0165 | $20.02 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,015.88 | $1,078.5626 | $1,078.56 | $1,078.50 | $1,078.60 | |