| 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 | $150.50 | 6.548% | $160.3547 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $165.66 | 10.638% | $183.2829 | $183.28 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.83 | 13.324% | $90.4665 | $90.47 | $90.45 | $90.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.59 | 9.570% | $124.4606 | $124.46 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.47 | 12.379% | $260.1237 | $260.12 | $260.10 | $260.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $149.80 | 12.768% | $168.9265 | $168.93 | $168.95 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.52 | 8.327% | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.05 | $228.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.37 | $1,215.6649 | $1,215.66 | $1,215.65 | $1,215.80 | |