| 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 | $159.92 | 7.422% | $171.7893 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.30 | 3.635% | $51.0921 | $51.09 | $51.10 | $51.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.28 | 9.749% | $166.0283 | $166.03 | $166.05 | $166.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.25 | 10.298% | $248.4462 | $248.45 | $248.45 | $248.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.47 | 6.559% | $131.5684 | $131.57 | $131.55 | $131.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.63 | 7.789% | $65.3525 | $65.35 | $65.35 | $65.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.90 | 12.363% | $145.9595 | $145.96 | $145.95 | $146.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $899.75 | $980.2363 | $980.24 | $980.25 | $980.30 | |