| 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 | $149.76 | 7.479% | $160.9606 | $160.96 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.43 | 5.686% | $155.8129 | $155.81 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.35 | 6.402% | $247.225 | $247.23 | $247.25 | $247.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.80 | 8.510% | $180.9947 | $180.99 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.80 | 12.645% | $29.0624 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.85 | 5.127% | $61.8672 | $61.87 | $61.85 | $61.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.97 | 9.121% | $34.886 | $34.89 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.96 | $870.8088 | $870.81 | $870.80 | $870.90 | |