| 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 | $150.35 | 6.443% | $160.0371 | $160.04 | $160.05 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.60 | 6.729% | $246.1171 | $246.12 | $246.10 | $246.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $114.27 | 7.348% | $122.6666 | $122.67 | $122.65 | $122.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $173.79 | 8.390% | $188.371 | $188.37 | $188.35 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.71 | 4.607% | $260.1681 | $260.17 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $115.86 | 9.720% | $127.1216 | $127.12 | $127.10 | $127.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $236.96 | 7.521% | $254.7818 | $254.78 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,270.54 | $1,359.2633 | $1,359.27 | $1,359.20 | $1,359.30 | |