| 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 | $148.42 | 8.366% | $160.8368 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $215.42 | 13.541% | $244.59 | $244.59 | $244.60 | $244.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.88 | 13.114% | $191.0269 | $191.03 | $191.05 | $191.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.57 | 3.827% | $156.3323 | $156.33 | $156.35 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.41 | 9.756% | $267.1571 | $267.16 | $267.15 | $267.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $119.62 | 8.605% | $129.9133 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.89 | 7.465% | $129.9144 | $129.91 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,167.21 | $1,279.7708 | $1,279.77 | $1,279.80 | $1,279.70 | |