| 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 | $150.70 | 6.431% | $160.3915 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.67 | 7.550% | $206.1411 | $206.14 | $206.15 | $206.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.29 | 8.365% | $100.0101 | $100.01 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $135.80 | 10.725% | $150.3646 | $150.36 | $150.35 | $150.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.67 | 5.822% | $184.8393 | $184.84 | $184.85 | $184.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $220.72 | 6.344% | $234.7225 | $234.72 | $234.70 | $234.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.38 | 12.128% | $271.7758 | $271.78 | $271.80 | $271.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,208.23 | $1,308.2449 | $1,308.24 | $1,308.25 | $1,308.20 | |