| 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 | $158.68 | 8.686% | $172.4629 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $98.73 | 5.190% | $103.8541 | $103.85 | $103.85 | $103.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $243.30 | 6.871% | $260.0171 | $260.02 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.67 | 6.203% | $16.642 | $16.64 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $84.60 | 12.539% | $95.208 | $95.21 | $95.20 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.26 | 5.316% | $221.4374 | $221.44 | $221.45 | $221.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $139.95 | 5.190% | $147.2134 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.19 | $1,016.8349 | $1,016.83 | $1,016.80 | $1,016.80 | |