| 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 | $160.86 | 7.209% | $172.4564 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.74 | 5.654% | $63.1177 | $63.12 | $63.10 | $63.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $89.41 | 7.361% | $95.9915 | $95.99 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.73 | 9.628% | $125.7762 | $125.78 | $125.80 | $125.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.82 | 3.870% | $74.5994 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.62 | 3.698% | $226.7046 | $226.70 | $226.70 | $226.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $204.82 | 12.823% | $231.0841 | $231.08 | $231.10 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $920.00 | $989.7299 | $989.73 | $989.75 | $989.80 | |