| 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 | $161.54 | 6.622% | $172.2372 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.47 | 8.466% | $206.5952 | $206.60 | $206.60 | $206.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.57 | 12.182% | $267.6326 | $267.63 | $267.65 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $72.62 | 8.743% | $78.9692 | $78.97 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.84 | 13.370% | $225.4249 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.79 | 9.799% | $84.3147 | $84.31 | $84.30 | $84.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $161.61 | 10.753% | $178.9879 | $178.99 | $179.00 | $179.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,100.44 | $1,214.1617 | $1,214.16 | $1,214.15 | $1,214.10 | |