| 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 | $6.85 | 10.620% | $7.5775 | $7.58 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $149.95 | 6.675% | $159.9592 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.78 | 9.293% | $228.1819 | $228.18 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.75 | 6.316% | $171.9661 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.53 | 4.142% | $259.8655 | $259.87 | $259.85 | $259.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.58 | 10.670% | $150.0464 | $150.05 | $150.05 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.39 | 3.320% | $258.7029 | $258.70 | $258.70 | $258.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.83 | $1,236.2995 | $1,236.31 | $1,236.30 | $1,236.40 | |