| 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 | $150.71 | 6.242% | $160.1173 | $160.12 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.68 | 9.173% | $102.2733 | $102.27 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.82 | 9.744% | $36.018 | $36.02 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $88.36 | 4.560% | $92.3892 | $92.39 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.89 | 8.402% | $249.2054 | $249.21 | $249.20 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $167.47 | 6.636% | $178.5833 | $178.58 | $178.60 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.49 | 11.108% | $269.4258 | $269.43 | $269.45 | $269.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,005.42 | $1,088.0123 | $1,088.02 | $1,088.00 | $1,088.00 | |