| 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 | $150.68 | 6.166% | $159.9709 | $159.97 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.91 | 6.845% | $65.0793 | $65.08 | $65.10 | $65.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.32 | 10.228% | $145.8537 | $145.85 | $145.85 | $145.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $102.46 | 12.417% | $115.1825 | $115.18 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.34 | 7.281% | $21.821 | $21.82 | $21.80 | $21.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.93 | 13.340% | $74.7251 | $74.73 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.25 | 9.522% | $216.0321 | $216.03 | $216.05 | $216.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $729.89 | $798.6646 | $798.66 | $798.70 | $798.70 | |