| 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 | $150.51 | 5.575% | $158.9009 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.36 | 11.219% | $227.2871 | $227.29 | $227.30 | $227.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.94 | 11.566% | $276.6167 | $276.62 | $276.60 | $276.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.38 | 9.856% | $249.7906 | $249.79 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.92 | 13.678% | $282.9673 | $282.97 | $282.95 | $283.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.30 | 11.528% | $189.9322 | $189.93 | $189.95 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $197.81 | 8.733% | $215.0847 | $215.08 | $215.10 | $215.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,447.22 | $1,600.5795 | $1,600.58 | $1,600.60 | $1,600.60 | |