| 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 | $149.79 | 6.801% | $159.9772 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $177.83 | 3.283% | $183.6682 | $183.67 | $183.65 | $183.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.94 | 9.160% | $260.8269 | $260.83 | $260.85 | $260.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $206.77 | 9.284% | $225.9665 | $225.97 | $225.95 | $226.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $175.28 | 5.397% | $184.7399 | $184.74 | $184.75 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.26 | 6.469% | $139.7512 | $139.75 | $139.75 | $139.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $157.91 | 4.175% | $164.5027 | $164.50 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,237.78 | $1,319.4326 | $1,319.44 | $1,319.45 | $1,319.50 | |