| 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 | $162.91 | 5.687% | $172.1747 | $172.17 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.43 | 8.485% | $149.0909 | $149.09 | $149.10 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.63 | 5.179% | $234.16 | $234.16 | $234.15 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.55 | 4.233% | $235.0975 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.84 | 11.502% | $29.9271 | $29.93 | $29.95 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.90 | 7.328% | $127.613 | $127.61 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.94 | 5.440% | $124.3559 | $124.36 | $124.35 | $124.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,012.20 | $1,072.4191 | $1,072.42 | $1,072.40 | $1,072.50 | |