| 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 | $147.95 | 7.581% | $159.1661 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.71 | 13.781% | $7.6347 | $7.63 | $7.65 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.77 | 5.438% | $50.3677 | $50.37 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.70 | 12.613% | $188.852 | $188.85 | $188.85 | $188.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.77 | 11.226% | $174.369 | $174.37 | $174.35 | $174.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.90 | 8.847% | $262.2124 | $262.21 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.35 | 12.715% | $256.2576 | $256.26 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.15 | $1,098.8595 | $1,098.86 | $1,098.80 | $1,099.00 | |