| 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 | $158.98 | 8.681% | $172.7811 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.70 | 4.312% | $139.4651 | $139.47 | $139.45 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.77 | 8.299% | $65.8133 | $65.81 | $65.80 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.76 | 5.370% | $159.9095 | $159.91 | $159.90 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.95 | 3.590% | $104.5741 | $104.57 | $104.55 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.66 | 4.524% | $232.7331 | $232.73 | $232.75 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.68 | 9.619% | $271.5043 | $271.50 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,076.50 | $1,146.7805 | $1,146.77 | $1,146.75 | $1,146.80 | |