| 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 | $147.33 | 8.594% | $159.9915 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $181.97 | 13.601% | $206.7197 | $206.72 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.29 | 12.138% | $157.3184 | $157.32 | $157.30 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $250.70 | 13.698% | $285.0409 | $285.04 | $285.05 | $285.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $190.26 | 10.576% | $210.3819 | $210.38 | $210.40 | $210.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.57 | 8.702% | $65.8408 | $65.84 | $65.85 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.61 | 3.166% | $121.3335 | $121.33 | $121.35 | $121.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,088.73 | $1,206.6267 | $1,206.62 | $1,206.65 | $1,206.50 | |