| 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 | $159.32 | 4.815% | $166.9913 | $166.99 | $167.00 | $167.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.27 | 8.369% | $157.4276 | $157.43 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.95 | 3.738% | $177.3401 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.87 | 12.286% | $168.283 | $168.28 | $168.30 | $168.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.96 | 3.279% | $224.0741 | $224.07 | $224.05 | $224.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.58 | 11.327% | $94.1604 | $94.16 | $94.15 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.33 | 12.540% | $43.1366 | $43.14 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $965.28 | $1,031.4131 | $1,031.41 | $1,031.45 | $1,031.40 | |