| 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 | $147.60 | 8.488% | $160.1283 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.73 | 12.767% | $87.6538 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.78 | 13.363% | $140.3207 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $199.51 | 13.583% | $226.6094 | $226.61 | $226.60 | $226.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.69 | 5.855% | $26.1356 | $26.14 | $26.15 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.47 | 3.518% | $16.0142 | $16.01 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.70 | 7.221% | $83.3107 | $83.31 | $83.30 | $83.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.48 | $740.1727 | $740.17 | $740.15 | $740.10 | |