| 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 | $150.71 | 7.473% | $161.9726 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.86 | 13.630% | $135.0606 | $135.06 | $135.05 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.25 | 9.240% | $269.0035 | $269.00 | $269.00 | $269.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $249.48 | 11.727% | $278.7365 | $278.74 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.38 | 9.315% | $193.9029 | $193.90 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.83 | 12.211% | $51.4263 | $51.43 | $51.45 | $51.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.41 | 7.433% | $7.9608 | $7.96 | $7.95 | $8.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.92 | $1,098.0632 | $1,098.06 | $1,098.05 | $1,098.10 | |