| 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 | $145.94 | 9.600% | $159.9502 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.45 | 7.309% | $188.2736 | $188.27 | $188.25 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.89 | 6.387% | $56.2681 | $56.27 | $56.25 | $56.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.88 | 9.180% | $147.262 | $147.26 | $147.25 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.28 | 4.862% | $176.4618 | $176.46 | $176.45 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.79 | 13.658% | $188.4336 | $188.43 | $188.45 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.54 | 3.665% | $96.9682 | $96.97 | $96.95 | $97.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.77 | $1,013.6175 | $1,013.61 | $1,013.55 | $1,013.80 | |