| 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 | $146.71 | 8.357% | $158.9706 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $193.56 | 8.498% | $210.0087 | $210.01 | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $177.38 | 4.844% | $185.9723 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.68 | 5.556% | $127.385 | $127.39 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $131.39 | 11.216% | $146.1267 | $146.13 | $146.15 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.43 | 6.477% | $184.6631 | $184.66 | $184.65 | $184.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.26 | 9.729% | $156.1005 | $156.10 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,085.41 | $1,169.2269 | $1,169.23 | $1,169.20 | $1,169.30 | |