| 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 | $154.91 | 3.259% | $159.9585 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.99 | 12.431% | $88.8092 | $88.81 | $88.80 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.33 | 11.120% | $218.1619 | $218.16 | $218.15 | $218.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $68.30 | 13.249% | $77.3491 | $77.35 | $77.35 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.48 | 12.403% | $25.2682 | $25.27 | $25.25 | $25.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.77 | 6.381% | $114.6468 | $114.65 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.92 | 8.434% | $261.2392 | $261.24 | $261.25 | $261.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $869.70 | $945.4329 | $945.44 | $945.40 | $945.40 | |