| 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 | $150.58 | 6.784% | $160.7953 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $247.61 | 7.376% | $265.8737 | $265.87 | $265.85 | $265.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.72 | 13.833% | $229.6239 | $229.62 | $229.60 | $229.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.54 | 6.429% | $31.4391 | $31.44 | $31.45 | $31.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.29 | 13.402% | $169.2978 | $169.30 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $230.41 | 8.278% | $249.4833 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.62 | 10.770% | $82.6566 | $82.66 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.77 | $1,189.1697 | $1,189.17 | $1,189.15 | $1,189.20 | |