| 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 | $159.71 | 7.102% | $171.0526 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $139.59 | 11.615% | $155.8034 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $228.43 | 6.108% | $242.3825 | $242.38 | $242.40 | $242.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.70 | 5.184% | $92.2464 | $92.25 | $92.25 | $92.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.44 | 6.481% | $174.0325 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.76 | 5.370% | $222.0778 | $222.08 | $222.10 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.32 | 4.303% | $154.7022 | $154.70 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,137.95 | $1,212.2974 | $1,212.29 | $1,212.35 | $1,212.30 | |