| 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 | $150.34 | 6.572% | $160.2203 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.96 | 13.872% | $83.081 | $83.08 | $83.10 | $83.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $161.55 | 8.306% | $174.9683 | $174.97 | $174.95 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.94 | 13.177% | $109.7138 | $109.71 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.57 | 3.576% | $160.0974 | $160.10 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.62 | 5.525% | $258.1353 | $258.14 | $258.15 | $258.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.47 | 3.214% | $196.5917 | $196.59 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,071.45 | $1,142.8078 | $1,142.81 | $1,142.80 | $1,142.80 | |