| 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 | $154.83 | 3.327% | $159.9812 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.81 | 7.851% | $214.4186 | $214.42 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $236.76 | 9.575% | $259.4298 | $259.43 | $259.45 | $259.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.40 | 8.660% | $249.266 | $249.27 | $249.25 | $249.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.59 | 5.749% | $235.3867 | $235.39 | $235.40 | $235.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.41 | 7.166% | $167.6183 | $167.62 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.55 | 3.657% | $193.3721 | $193.37 | $193.35 | $193.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,385.35 | $1,479.4727 | $1,479.48 | $1,479.45 | $1,479.50 | |