| 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 | $148.45 | 8.236% | $160.6763 | $160.68 | $160.70 | $160.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $172.58 | 13.570% | $195.9991 | $196.00 | $196.00 | $196.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.83 | 7.614% | $260.2429 | $260.24 | $260.25 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.29 | 5.142% | $177.9949 | $177.99 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.64 | 11.194% | $18.5027 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.83 | 11.555% | $47.779 | $47.78 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.63 | 5.587% | $55.5704 | $55.57 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.25 | $916.7653 | $916.76 | $916.80 | $916.80 | |