| 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 | $164.35 | 4.625% | $171.9512 | $171.95 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.46 | 10.463% | $228.0619 | $228.06 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $185.26 | 9.364% | $202.6077 | $202.61 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.90 | 9.278% | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.55 | $172.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.37 | 11.294% | $7.0894 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.64 | 3.467% | $237.6016 | $237.60 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $115.92 | 13.392% | $131.444 | $131.44 | $131.45 | $131.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,065.90 | $1,151.3058 | $1,151.30 | $1,151.30 | $1,151.40 | |