| 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 | $146.52 | 9.175% | $159.9632 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.32 | 5.265% | $135.076 | $135.08 | $135.10 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $184.90 | 3.704% | $191.7487 | $191.75 | $191.75 | $191.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.72 | 12.158% | $18.7528 | $18.75 | $18.75 | $18.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $88.53 | 10.820% | $98.1089 | $98.11 | $98.10 | $98.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.95 | 9.691% | $32.8525 | $32.85 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.30 | 8.351% | $14.4107 | $14.41 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.24 | $650.9128 | $650.91 | $650.90 | $651.00 | |