| 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 | $149.40 | 7.273% | $160.2659 | $160.27 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.34 | 11.633% | $95.2676 | $95.27 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.63 | 4.568% | $187.8355 | $187.84 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $194.47 | 5.798% | $205.7454 | $205.75 | $205.75 | $205.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.46 | 7.549% | $159.6672 | $159.67 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.54 | 9.423% | $14.8159 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.34 | 9.300% | $264.8776 | $264.88 | $264.90 | $264.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,013.18 | $1,088.4751 | $1,088.50 | $1,088.45 | $1,088.50 | |