| 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 | $162.75 | 5.823% | $172.2269 | $172.23 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.44 | 10.175% | $237.361 | $237.36 | $237.35 | $237.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $119.37 | 6.528% | $127.1625 | $127.16 | $127.15 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.56 | 3.584% | $141.4543 | $141.45 | $141.45 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $212.71 | 7.224% | $228.0762 | $228.08 | $228.10 | $228.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.99 | 10.839% | $142.9712 | $142.97 | $142.95 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $226.91 | 7.650% | $244.2686 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,202.73 | $1,293.5207 | $1,293.52 | $1,293.50 | $1,293.70 | |