| 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 | $136.62 | 5.376% | $143.9647 | $143.96 | $143.95 | $144.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.70 | 8.688% | $15.9771 | $15.98 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.98 | 7.855% | $173.625 | $173.63 | $173.65 | $173.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.77 | 6.508% | $147.8012 | $147.80 | $147.80 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.81 | 12.537% | $280.0033 | $280.00 | $280.00 | $280.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.28 | 3.767% | $159.0541 | $159.05 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.37 | 13.832% | $259.9581 | $259.96 | $259.95 | $260.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.53 | $1,180.3835 | $1,180.38 | $1,180.40 | $1,180.50 | |