| 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 | $150.95 | 6.170% | $160.2636 | $160.26 | $160.25 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $130.52 | 7.478% | $140.2803 | $140.28 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.68 | 13.395% | $253.6419 | $253.64 | $253.65 | $253.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.61 | 10.810% | $9.5407 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.76 | 9.358% | $216.2664 | $216.27 | $216.25 | $216.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $85.61 | 8.354% | $92.7619 | $92.76 | $92.75 | $92.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.69 | 10.811% | $256.738 | $256.74 | $256.75 | $256.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,028.82 | $1,129.4928 | $1,129.49 | $1,129.50 | $1,129.50 | |