| 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 | $147.78 | 8.659% | $160.5763 | $160.58 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.50 | 8.444% | $167.546 | $167.55 | $167.55 | $167.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.30 | 10.535% | $93.181 | $93.18 | $93.20 | $93.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.99 | 5.589% | $205.888 | $205.89 | $205.90 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.63 | 12.463% | $251.501 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.35 | 12.241% | $128.3476 | $128.35 | $128.35 | $128.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $99.89 | 5.335% | $105.2191 | $105.22 | $105.20 | $105.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,019.44 | $1,112.2590 | $1,112.27 | $1,112.30 | $1,112.20 | |