| 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 | $144.96 | 10.366% | $159.9866 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.61 | 8.807% | $50.7149 | $50.71 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $104.63 | 7.428% | $112.4019 | $112.40 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.51 | 5.413% | $179.7397 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.42 | 6.282% | $52.5246 | $52.52 | $52.50 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $34.67 | 7.278% | $37.1933 | $37.19 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $214.33 | 9.530% | $234.7556 | $234.76 | $234.75 | $234.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.13 | $827.3166 | $827.31 | $827.30 | $827.30 | |