| 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 | $147.29 | 8.615% | $159.979 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.38 | 10.283% | $93.0568 | $93.06 | $93.05 | $93.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.96 | 11.202% | $147.8542 | $147.85 | $147.85 | $147.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.27 | 3.286% | $16.8046 | $16.80 | $16.80 | $16.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $233.69 | 11.847% | $261.3753 | $261.38 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.62 | 12.175% | $158.8622 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.82 | 3.616% | $259.8897 | $259.89 | $259.90 | $259.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,007.03 | $1,097.8218 | $1,097.82 | $1,097.85 | $1,098.00 | |