| 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 | $147.35 | 9.627% | $161.5354 | $161.54 | $161.55 | $161.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.51 | 3.258% | $171.9349 | $171.93 | $171.95 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.93 | 13.747% | $88.643 | $88.64 | $88.65 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.95 | 7.688% | $185.1695 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.80 | 12.106% | $149.9978 | $150.00 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $184.77 | 8.327% | $200.1558 | $200.16 | $200.15 | $200.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.57 | 7.856% | $270.2548 | $270.25 | $270.25 | $270.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,132.88 | $1,227.6912 | $1,227.69 | $1,227.70 | $1,227.70 | |