| 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 | $159.75 | 7.788% | $172.1913 | $172.19 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $56.59 | 11.254% | $62.9586 | $62.96 | $62.95 | $63.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.85 | 11.462% | $160.3381 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.93 | 9.624% | $159.9743 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.35 | 9.143% | $111.7079 | $111.71 | $111.70 | $111.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.52 | 10.496% | $270.1848 | $270.18 | $270.20 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.72 | 12.207% | $54.6673 | $54.67 | $54.65 | $54.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $901.71 | $992.0223 | $992.02 | $992.00 | $992.10 | |