| 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 | $150.66 | 6.284% | $160.1275 | $160.13 | $160.15 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $234.64 | 8.259% | $254.0189 | $254.02 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.30 | 3.504% | $91.394 | $91.39 | $91.40 | $91.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.79 | 3.287% | $147.4835 | $147.48 | $147.50 | $147.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.27 | 10.327% | $226.4682 | $226.47 | $226.45 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.70 | 5.266% | $155.4779 | $155.48 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.78 | 9.304% | $218.3675 | $218.37 | $218.35 | $218.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.14 | $1,253.3375 | $1,253.34 | $1,253.35 | $1,253.40 | |