| 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 | $150.90 | 6.306% | $160.4158 | $160.42 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $132.67 | 9.438% | $145.1914 | $145.19 | $145.20 | $145.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $165.77 | 8.130% | $179.2471 | $179.25 | $179.25 | $179.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.81 | 13.197% | $67.7031 | $67.70 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.42 | 6.788% | $265.2827 | $265.28 | $265.30 | $265.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $113.31 | 8.159% | $122.555 | $122.56 | $122.55 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.85 | 7.165% | $145.5837 | $145.58 | $145.60 | $145.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,006.73 | $1,085.9788 | $1,085.98 | $1,086.00 | $1,086.00 | |