| 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 | $142.35 | 12.386% | $159.9815 | $159.98 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.33 | 13.549% | $129.8206 | $129.82 | $129.80 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.73 | 12.743% | $44.7928 | $44.79 | $44.80 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $170.91 | 12.541% | $192.3438 | $192.34 | $192.35 | $192.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.44 | 11.662% | $172.4508 | $172.45 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $31.91 | 4.500% | $33.346 | $33.35 | $33.35 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.66 | 3.270% | $135.9653 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $785.33 | $868.7008 | $868.70 | $868.70 | $868.70 | |