| 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 | $149.71 | 7.740% | $161.2976 | $161.30 | $161.30 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.46 | 5.836% | $75.6304 | $75.63 | $75.65 | $75.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.74 | 9.637% | $121.412 | $121.41 | $121.40 | $121.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $26.37 | 3.372% | $27.2592 | $27.26 | $27.25 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.60 | 12.811% | $260.1422 | $260.14 | $260.15 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.40 | 9.542% | $165.8466 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.39 | 7.830% | $188.0447 | $188.04 | $188.05 | $188.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $914.67 | $999.6327 | $999.63 | $999.65 | $999.50 | |