| 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 | $159.97 | 7.687% | $172.2669 | $172.27 | $172.25 | $172.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.94 | 10.348% | $129.041 | $129.04 | $129.05 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.80 | 6.390% | $56.1739 | $56.17 | $56.15 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.54 | 7.605% | $163.0646 | $163.06 | $163.05 | $163.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.30 | 3.702% | $26.2366 | $26.24 | $26.25 | $26.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.81 | 7.436% | $101.8601 | $101.86 | $101.85 | $101.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $147.74 | 8.274% | $159.964 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $749.10 | $808.6071 | $808.60 | $808.55 | $808.70 | |