| 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 | $149.35 | 6.445% | $158.9756 | $158.98 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.34 | 10.402% | $152.7301 | $152.73 | $152.75 | $152.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $120.36 | 7.468% | $129.3485 | $129.35 | $129.35 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.94 | 3.327% | $167.3277 | $167.33 | $167.35 | $167.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.59 | 4.872% | $190.4371 | $190.44 | $190.45 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.34 | 6.390% | $101.4322 | $101.43 | $101.45 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.60 | 7.659% | $106.1518 | $106.15 | $106.15 | $106.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $945.52 | $1,006.4030 | $1,006.41 | $1,006.50 | $1,006.30 | |