| 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 | $158.94 | 8.315% | $172.1559 | $172.16 | $172.15 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.27 | 5.636% | $50.9905 | $50.99 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $121.78 | 3.451% | $125.9826 | $125.98 | $126.00 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $239.30 | 13.578% | $271.7922 | $271.79 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.73 | 12.751% | $41.4134 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.99 | 13.332% | $213.0528 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.70 | 10.440% | $276.8731 | $276.87 | $276.85 | $276.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,043.71 | $1,152.2605 | $1,152.25 | $1,152.25 | $1,152.40 | |