| 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 | $160.63 | 7.683% | $172.9712 | $172.97 | $172.95 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.85 | 8.693% | $207.4406 | $207.44 | $207.45 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.79 | 8.794% | $85.7188 | $85.72 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.62 | 8.528% | $168.8913 | $168.89 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.93 | 10.300% | $221.6258 | $221.63 | $221.65 | $221.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $234.48 | 5.865% | $248.2323 | $248.23 | $248.25 | $248.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $119.89 | 5.733% | $126.7633 | $126.76 | $126.75 | $126.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.19 | $1,231.6433 | $1,231.64 | $1,231.65 | $1,231.60 | |