| 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 | $151.48 | 5.598% | $159.9599 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.87 | 3.778% | $122.3231 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.57 | 12.812% | $6.2836 | $6.28 | $6.30 | $6.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.60 | 9.486% | $188.9728 | $188.97 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $12.73 | 7.860% | $13.7306 | $13.73 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $199.41 | 9.121% | $217.5982 | $217.60 | $217.60 | $217.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.40 | 12.605% | $239.173 | $239.17 | $239.15 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.06 | $948.0412 | $948.03 | $948.00 | $948.10 | |