| 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 | $149.40 | 7.753% | $160.983 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.56 | 7.477% | $167.1912 | $167.19 | $167.20 | $167.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $142.89 | 5.641% | $150.9504 | $150.95 | $150.95 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.32 | 3.375% | $148.1571 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.29 | 11.554% | $38.2519 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.79 | 9.117% | $148.17 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.52 | 8.800% | $225.7818 | $225.78 | $225.80 | $225.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $968.77 | $1,039.4854 | $1,039.48 | $1,039.50 | $1,039.70 | |