| 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 | $147.86 | 9.523% | $161.9407 | $161.94 | $161.95 | $161.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.87 | 5.324% | $156.7958 | $156.80 | $156.80 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $143.83 | 8.552% | $156.1303 | $156.13 | $156.15 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.33 | 4.456% | $189.4101 | $189.41 | $189.40 | $189.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.29 | 12.252% | $21.6534 | $21.65 | $21.65 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.77 | 7.710% | $239.9456 | $239.95 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $217.88 | 3.710% | $225.9633 | $225.96 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,081.83 | $1,151.8392 | $1,151.84 | $1,151.85 | $1,151.80 | |