| 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 | $158.59 | 8.439% | $171.9734 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.93 | 11.139% | $231.0913 | $231.09 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.34 | 9.868% | $128.9191 | $128.92 | $128.90 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.82 | 10.842% | $229.2434 | $229.24 | $229.25 | $229.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $219.92 | 12.357% | $247.0955 | $247.10 | $247.10 | $247.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.51 | 9.649% | $44.4188 | $44.42 | $44.40 | $44.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $122.50 | 4.789% | $128.3665 | $128.37 | $128.35 | $128.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.61 | $1,181.1080 | $1,181.11 | $1,181.05 | $1,181.10 | |