| 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 | $148.33 | 7.838% | $159.9561 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.48 | 5.782% | $160.2386 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $139.97 | 8.588% | $151.9906 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $242.92 | 5.140% | $255.4061 | $255.41 | $255.40 | $255.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.97 | 12.639% | $74.3079 | $74.31 | $74.30 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.53 | 6.213% | $45.1724 | $45.17 | $45.15 | $45.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $134.88 | 4.589% | $141.0696 | $141.07 | $141.05 | $141.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $926.08 | $988.1413 | $988.15 | $988.10 | $988.20 | |