| 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 | $159.28 | 8.286% | $172.4779 | $172.48 | $172.50 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.61 | 3.215% | $202.931 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.64 | 9.482% | $141.9325 | $141.93 | $141.95 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.92 | 6.685% | $116.2013 | $116.20 | $116.20 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $186.79 | 6.224% | $198.4158 | $198.42 | $198.40 | $198.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 5.254% | $256.6303 | $256.63 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.67 | 5.799% | $87.464 | $87.46 | $87.45 | $87.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.73 | $1,176.0528 | $1,176.05 | $1,176.10 | $1,176.00 | |