| 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 | $150.83 | 6.648% | $160.8572 | $160.86 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $194.83 | 6.582% | $207.6537 | $207.65 | $207.65 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.31 | 6.749% | $198.8841 | $198.88 | $198.90 | $198.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.48 | 12.516% | $55.6729 | $55.67 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.25 | 10.640% | $259.1742 | $259.17 | $259.15 | $259.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.65 | 7.217% | $10.3464 | $10.35 | $10.35 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $248.61 | 11.802% | $277.951 | $277.95 | $277.95 | $278.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,073.96 | $1,170.5395 | $1,170.53 | $1,170.50 | $1,170.70 | |