| 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 | $155.32 | 11.366% | $172.9737 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.59 | 10.612% | $184.2685 | $184.27 | $184.25 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $224.52 | 10.566% | $248.2428 | $248.24 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.74 | 8.740% | $60.6117 | $60.61 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.44 | 4.379% | $221.7427 | $221.74 | $221.75 | $221.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.90 | 3.114% | $204.0626 | $204.06 | $204.05 | $204.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.69 | 6.467% | $135.9477 | $135.95 | $135.95 | $135.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.20 | $1,227.8497 | $1,227.84 | $1,227.80 | $1,227.80 | |