| 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 | $147.29 | 8.657% | $160.0409 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.47 | 3.769% | $178.9704 | $178.97 | $178.95 | $179.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.53 | 4.400% | $178.0333 | $178.03 | $178.05 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.50 | 3.751% | $25.419 | $25.42 | $25.40 | $25.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.33 | 5.122% | $30.8323 | $30.83 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.63 | 6.416% | $48.5576 | $48.56 | $48.55 | $48.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.43 | 12.825% | $28.6914 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $615.18 | $650.5449 | $650.54 | $650.55 | $650.50 | |