| 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 | $160.51 | 7.597% | $172.7039 | $172.70 | $172.70 | $172.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.81 | 10.662% | $164.6761 | $164.68 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.61 | 3.218% | $157.521 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.79 | 12.645% | $178.869 | $178.87 | $178.85 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.55 | 4.225% | $15.1647 | $15.16 | $15.15 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.99 | 13.376% | $44.2053 | $44.21 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.84 | 11.795% | $251.3599 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.10 | $984.4999 | $984.50 | $984.45 | $984.60 | |