| 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 | $147.36 | 9.646% | $161.5743 | $161.57 | $161.55 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.59 | 13.416% | $53.9747 | $53.97 | $53.95 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $159.65 | 4.805% | $167.3212 | $167.32 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.92 | 12.837% | $140.956 | $140.96 | $140.95 | $141.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.79 | 11.809% | $250.2174 | $250.22 | $250.20 | $250.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.89 | 7.581% | $133.2821 | $133.28 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.59 | 9.139% | $191.6372 | $191.64 | $191.65 | $191.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,002.79 | $1,098.9629 | $1,098.96 | $1,098.90 | $1,099.00 | |