| 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 | $162.55 | 6.143% | $172.5354 | $172.54 | $172.55 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.87 | 8.791% | $212.001 | $212.00 | $212.00 | $212.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.28 | 6.203% | $147.9195 | $147.92 | $147.90 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.66 | 7.604% | $53.4361 | $53.44 | $53.45 | $53.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $158.90 | 5.392% | $167.4679 | $167.47 | $167.45 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.74 | 11.373% | $14.1889 | $14.19 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.70 | 6.213% | $262.0275 | $262.03 | $262.05 | $262.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $964.70 | $1,029.5763 | $1,029.59 | $1,029.60 | $1,029.50 | |