| 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 | $150.29 | 6.619% | $160.2377 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.27 | 12.708% | $221.212 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $66.33 | 6.259% | $70.4816 | $70.48 | $70.50 | $70.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.39 | 3.673% | $43.947 | $43.95 | $43.95 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.61 | 7.586% | $39.3872 | $39.39 | $39.40 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $131.92 | 8.391% | $142.9894 | $142.99 | $143.00 | $143.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $183.66 | 8.633% | $199.5154 | $199.52 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.47 | $877.7703 | $877.78 | $877.80 | $877.70 | |