| 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 | $142.43 | 12.316% | $159.9717 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.73 | 6.603% | $179.8712 | $179.87 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.85 | 13.405% | $272.0019 | $272.00 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.87 | 12.231% | $137.8982 | $137.90 | $137.90 | $137.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.29 | 10.536% | $21.3224 | $21.32 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $117.56 | 4.404% | $122.7373 | $122.74 | $122.75 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.54 | 5.719% | $60.8307 | $60.83 | $60.85 | $60.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $868.27 | $954.6334 | $954.63 | $954.60 | $954.60 | |