| 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 | $160.46 | 7.195% | $172.0051 | $172.01 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.50 | 13.523% | $235.5602 | $235.56 | $235.55 | $235.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.38 | 5.440% | $174.3767 | $174.38 | $174.40 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.63 | 10.870% | $30.6334 | $30.63 | $30.65 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.73 | 11.473% | $232.6776 | $232.68 | $232.70 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.52 | 9.348% | $240.0407 | $240.04 | $240.05 | $240.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.65 | 3.602% | $122.9238 | $122.92 | $122.90 | $122.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.87 | $1,208.2175 | $1,208.22 | $1,208.25 | $1,208.20 | |