| 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 | $149.65 | 7.179% | $160.3934 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.58 | 9.258% | $43.2443 | $43.24 | $43.25 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.76 | 6.172% | $39.0288 | $39.03 | $39.05 | $39.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.26 | 7.192% | $136.4125 | $136.41 | $136.40 | $136.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $169.39 | 4.355% | $176.7669 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.39 | 3.438% | $77.9819 | $77.98 | $78.00 | $78.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.53 | 3.654% | $220.2958 | $220.30 | $220.30 | $220.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $810.56 | $854.1236 | $854.12 | $854.15 | $854.10 | |