| 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 | $153.51 | 4.214% | $159.9789 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.86 | 3.717% | $150.2444 | $150.24 | $150.25 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $144.79 | 6.142% | $153.683 | $153.68 | $153.70 | $153.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.92 | 8.838% | $182.7608 | $182.76 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.49 | 10.609% | $238.3513 | $238.35 | $238.35 | $238.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.39 | 3.592% | $194.121 | $194.12 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.42 | 7.335% | $207.6074 | $207.61 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,207.38 | $1,286.7468 | $1,286.74 | $1,286.75 | $1,286.80 | |