| 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 | $161.90 | 6.506% | $172.4332 | $172.43 | $172.45 | $172.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.93 | 12.232% | $98.6856 | $98.69 | $98.70 | $98.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.96 | 4.395% | $174.2979 | $174.30 | $174.30 | $174.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.55 | 10.559% | $200.7199 | $200.72 | $200.70 | $200.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $67.81 | 8.774% | $73.7596 | $73.76 | $73.75 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $233.71 | 13.431% | $265.0996 | $265.10 | $265.10 | $265.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.57 | 9.279% | $227.9232 | $227.92 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,108.43 | $1,212.9190 | $1,212.92 | $1,212.90 | $1,212.90 | |