| 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 | $159.52 | 7.660% | $171.7392 | $171.74 | $171.75 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.47 | 12.225% | $161.0092 | $161.01 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.97 | 3.615% | $25.8727 | $25.87 | $25.85 | $25.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.66 | 11.132% | $51.8542 | $51.85 | $51.85 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $203.37 | 11.267% | $226.2837 | $226.28 | $226.30 | $226.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.96 | 11.683% | $47.979 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.83 | 13.209% | $178.6778 | $178.68 | $178.70 | $178.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.78 | $863.4158 | $863.41 | $863.45 | $863.50 | |