| 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 | $156.79 | 9.697% | $171.9939 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.32 | 3.871% | $148.8679 | $148.87 | $148.85 | $148.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.84 | 13.735% | $263.6832 | $263.68 | $263.70 | $263.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.62 | 3.445% | $166.1534 | $166.15 | $166.15 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $124.70 | 12.319% | $140.0618 | $140.06 | $140.05 | $140.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $100.71 | 3.743% | $104.4796 | $104.48 | $104.50 | $104.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.97 | 11.784% | $138.5786 | $138.58 | $138.60 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.95 | $1,133.8184 | $1,133.81 | $1,133.85 | $1,134.00 | |