| 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 | $150.45 | 6.471% | $160.1856 | $160.19 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $207.50 | 5.778% | $219.4894 | $219.49 | $219.50 | $219.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.88 | 11.848% | $197.8367 | $197.84 | $197.85 | $197.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $128.44 | 13.725% | $146.0684 | $146.07 | $146.05 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.72 | 7.575% | $262.1818 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.57 | 10.649% | $52.6357 | $52.64 | $52.65 | $52.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.40 | 9.818% | $232.1553 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,165.96 | $1,270.5529 | $1,270.57 | $1,270.60 | $1,270.60 | |