| 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 | $158.95 | 8.417% | $172.3288 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $199.49 | 12.757% | $224.9389 | $224.94 | $224.95 | $224.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.81 | 11.665% | $58.9703 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.66 | 9.414% | $139.6779 | $139.68 | $139.70 | $139.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.76 | 10.809% | $237.9734 | $237.97 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.84 | 4.291% | $187.5569 | $187.56 | $187.55 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.42 | 7.623% | $168.3439 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,089.93 | $1,189.7901 | $1,189.79 | $1,189.80 | $1,189.80 | |