| 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 | $156.36 | 3.585% | $161.9655 | $161.97 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.60 | 4.232% | $248.6976 | $248.70 | $248.70 | $248.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.38 | 9.350% | $247.5465 | $247.55 | $247.55 | $247.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $156.86 | 11.341% | $174.6495 | $174.65 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.63 | 12.264% | $80.4147 | $80.41 | $80.40 | $80.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $169.82 | 4.336% | $177.1834 | $177.18 | $177.20 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $120.91 | 7.485% | $129.9601 | $129.96 | $129.95 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,140.56 | $1,220.4173 | $1,220.42 | $1,220.40 | $1,220.40 | |