| 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 | $150.40 | 6.634% | $160.3775 | $160.38 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.28 | 5.360% | $169.9246 | $169.92 | $169.90 | $169.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $189.48 | 9.557% | $207.5886 | $207.59 | $207.60 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.79 | 7.324% | $256.279 | $256.28 | $256.30 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.67 | 3.392% | $186.7983 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $93.29 | 7.175% | $99.9836 | $99.98 | $100.00 | $100.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.75 | 6.696% | $166.179 | $166.18 | $166.20 | $166.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.66 | $1,247.1306 | $1,247.13 | $1,247.20 | $1,247.20 | |