| 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 | $150.77 | 6.682% | $160.8445 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.40 | 13.119% | $105.6531 | $105.65 | $105.65 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.93 | 4.455% | $144.0748 | $144.07 | $144.05 | $144.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $228.27 | 3.243% | $235.6728 | $235.67 | $235.65 | $235.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $119.74 | 8.380% | $129.7742 | $129.77 | $129.75 | $129.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.94 | 9.562% | $190.5721 | $190.57 | $190.55 | $190.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.74 | 6.379% | $205.0349 | $205.03 | $205.05 | $205.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,096.79 | $1,171.6264 | $1,171.60 | $1,171.55 | $1,171.70 | |