| 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 | $160.72 | 7.212% | $172.3111 | $172.31 | $172.30 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $113.93 | 12.685% | $128.382 | $128.38 | $128.40 | $128.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.27 | 10.767% | $166.4496 | $166.45 | $166.45 | $166.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.51 | 9.796% | $52.1641 | $52.16 | $52.15 | $52.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.45 | 5.327% | $258.5251 | $258.53 | $258.55 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.59 | 6.237% | $131.2983 | $131.30 | $131.30 | $131.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.37 | 3.655% | $9.7125 | $9.71 | $9.70 | $9.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $850.84 | $918.8427 | $918.84 | $918.85 | $918.80 | |