| 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 | $149.55 | 6.299% | $158.9702 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.29 | 13.159% | $269.6466 | $269.65 | $269.65 | $269.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.57 | 6.459% | $79.3865 | $79.39 | $79.40 | $79.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.32 | 12.221% | $252.8564 | $252.86 | $252.85 | $252.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.49 | 4.712% | $85.3298 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $140.60 | 13.197% | $159.155 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $138.69 | 12.533% | $156.072 | $156.07 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.51 | $1,161.4165 | $1,161.43 | $1,161.40 | $1,161.50 | |