| 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 | $158.87 | 8.772% | $172.8061 | $172.81 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.28 | 12.492% | $277.0453 | $277.05 | $277.05 | $277.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.88 | 12.321% | $180.702 | $180.70 | $180.70 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.49 | 10.561% | $76.8288 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.40 | 10.331% | $244.2728 | $244.27 | $244.25 | $244.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $186.46 | 9.105% | $203.4372 | $203.44 | $203.45 | $203.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.97 | 7.760% | $6.4333 | $6.43 | $6.45 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,049.35 | $1,161.5255 | $1,161.53 | $1,161.55 | $1,161.40 | |