| 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 | $161.42 | 6.572% | $172.0285 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $208.25 | 7.766% | $224.4227 | $224.42 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.61 | 5.710% | $10.1587 | $10.16 | $10.15 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.26 | 9.297% | $37.4452 | $37.45 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $198.29 | 11.393% | $220.8812 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.45 | 6.599% | $262.7132 | $262.71 | $262.70 | $262.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.90 | 8.394% | $47.585 | $47.59 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.18 | $975.2345 | $975.24 | $975.25 | $975.20 | |