| 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 | $163.62 | 5.322% | $172.3279 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.94 | 7.105% | $261.2719 | $261.27 | $261.25 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.47 | 4.335% | $198.7269 | $198.73 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.88 | 8.318% | $181.8443 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $208.37 | 11.662% | $232.6701 | $232.67 | $232.65 | $232.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.46 | 5.395% | $72.1534 | $72.15 | $72.15 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $108.64 | 9.394% | $118.8456 | $118.85 | $118.85 | $118.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,151.38 | $1,237.8401 | $1,237.84 | $1,237.85 | $1,237.80 | |