| 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 | $150.38 | 6.228% | $159.7457 | $159.75 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.77 | 3.656% | $79.5767 | $79.58 | $79.60 | $79.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.37 | 10.366% | $36.8291 | $36.83 | $36.85 | $36.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.25 | 4.803% | $104.017 | $104.02 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $246.30 | 10.717% | $272.696 | $272.70 | $272.70 | $272.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.93 | 11.834% | $20.0518 | $20.05 | $20.05 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.58 | 10.861% | $16.1635 | $16.16 | $16.15 | $16.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.58 | $689.0798 | $689.09 | $689.10 | $689.10 | |