| 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 | $145.70 | 9.122% | $158.9908 | $158.99 | $159.00 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $115.56 | 6.401% | $122.957 | $122.96 | $122.95 | $123.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $155.46 | 5.607% | $164.1766 | $164.18 | $164.20 | $164.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.27 | 8.723% | $182.9482 | $182.95 | $182.95 | $182.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.46 | 8.467% | $264.0738 | $264.07 | $264.05 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.74 | 5.113% | $146.8849 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.85 | 9.527% | $95.1242 | $95.12 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,055.04 | $1,135.1555 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.15 | $1,135.20 | |