| 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 | $147.73 | 8.285% | $159.9694 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $174.67 | 8.259% | $189.096 | $189.10 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.81 | 12.309% | $233.3893 | $233.39 | $233.40 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $144.47 | 11.326% | $160.8327 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.49 | 12.728% | $194.4445 | $194.44 | $194.45 | $194.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.71 | 12.225% | $193.8238 | $193.82 | $193.80 | $193.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $22.62 | 4.107% | $23.549 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.50 | $1,155.1047 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.10 | $1,155.00 | |