| 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 | $146.50 | 9.499% | $160.416 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.99 | 3.203% | $50.5591 | $50.56 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.88 | 8.868% | $180.5902 | $180.59 | $180.60 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.70 | 11.788% | $120.3957 | $120.40 | $120.40 | $120.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.71 | 11.337% | $20.8312 | $20.83 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $83.86 | 8.789% | $91.2305 | $91.23 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.26 | 11.582% | $135.3043 | $135.30 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.90 | $759.3270 | $759.33 | $759.35 | $759.30 | |