| 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 | $144.80 | 11.175% | $160.9814 | $160.98 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.30 | 8.595% | $13.3572 | $13.36 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.57 | 6.848% | $77.5396 | $77.54 | $77.55 | $77.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $150.71 | 3.683% | $156.2606 | $156.26 | $156.25 | $156.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.57 | 7.510% | $22.1148 | $22.11 | $22.10 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.84 | 5.398% | $27.2348 | $27.23 | $27.25 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.46 | 6.265% | $257.6501 | $257.65 | $257.65 | $257.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $669.25 | $715.1385 | $715.13 | $715.15 | $715.20 | |