| 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 | $150.25 | 6.579% | $160.1349 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.80 | 13.550% | $126.9489 | $126.95 | $126.95 | $126.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.28 | 7.868% | $249.4771 | $249.48 | $249.50 | $249.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.67 | 11.358% | $44.1757 | $44.18 | $44.20 | $44.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $59.77 | 13.104% | $67.6023 | $67.60 | $67.60 | $67.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.85 | 8.418% | $9.595 | $9.60 | $9.60 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.73 | 6.842% | $47.7904 | $47.79 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $646.35 | $705.7243 | $705.73 | $705.80 | $705.70 | |