| 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 | $150.37 | 6.382% | $159.9666 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.26 | 3.597% | $178.4562 | $178.46 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $166.94 | 10.869% | $185.0847 | $185.08 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.78 | 9.583% | $193.7208 | $193.72 | $193.70 | $193.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.73 | 12.494% | $271.9317 | $271.93 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.75 | 5.220% | $50.2426 | $50.24 | $50.25 | $50.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.87 | 3.870% | $8.1746 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $963.70 | $1,047.5772 | $1,047.57 | $1,047.55 | $1,047.60 | |