| 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 | $166.41 | 3.636% | $172.4607 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.73 | 13.450% | $232.2662 | $232.27 | $232.25 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $219.98 | 12.308% | $247.0551 | $247.06 | $247.05 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.66 | 6.612% | $70.0014 | $70.00 | $70.00 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.75 | 7.288% | $151.0079 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.63 | 8.403% | $239.1695 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.25 | 11.433% | $25.9082 | $25.91 | $25.90 | $25.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.41 | $1,137.8690 | $1,137.88 | $1,137.80 | $1,138.00 | |