| 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 | $150.80 | 6.367% | $160.4014 | $160.40 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $103.43 | 12.310% | $116.1622 | $116.16 | $116.15 | $116.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.35 | 8.389% | $74.0839 | $74.08 | $74.10 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $59.59 | 7.597% | $64.1171 | $64.12 | $64.10 | $64.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.78 | 5.771% | $238.8098 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.61 | 8.871% | $10.4625 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.35 | 11.354% | $156.2853 | $156.29 | $156.30 | $156.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $757.91 | $820.3222 | $820.32 | $820.30 | $820.40 | |