| 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 | $148.85 | 7.206% | $159.5761 | $159.58 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.71 | 10.871% | $30.7224 | $30.72 | $30.70 | $30.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.47 | 8.124% | $21.0517 | $21.05 | $21.05 | $21.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $243.71 | 6.685% | $260.002 | $260.00 | $260.00 | $260.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.41 | 5.209% | $39.3587 | $39.36 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.64 | 7.541% | $127.5866 | $127.59 | $127.60 | $127.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.40 | 9.726% | $143.0827 | $143.08 | $143.10 | $143.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.19 | $781.3802 | $781.38 | $781.40 | $781.50 | |