| 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 | $159.99 | 7.796% | $172.4628 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $88.83 | 12.522% | $99.9533 | $99.95 | $99.95 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.33 | 5.444% | $145.8607 | $145.86 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.72 | 11.732% | $276.7825 | $276.78 | $276.80 | $276.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.75 | 3.838% | $207.4164 | $207.42 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $53.26 | 7.340% | $57.1693 | $57.17 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $169.35 | 3.431% | $175.1604 | $175.16 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,057.23 | $1,134.8054 | $1,134.80 | $1,134.75 | $1,135.00 | |