| 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 | $147.44 | 8.510% | $159.9871 | $159.99 | $160.00 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.50 | 9.630% | $23.5705 | $23.57 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.67 | 11.313% | $105.38 | $105.38 | $105.40 | $105.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.30 | 12.184% | $7.0676 | $7.07 | $7.05 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $87.78 | 4.576% | $91.7968 | $91.80 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.89 | 4.296% | $204.3054 | $204.31 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.87 | 6.211% | $164.489 | $164.49 | $164.50 | $164.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $708.45 | $756.5964 | $756.61 | $756.60 | $756.70 | |