| 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 | $150.50 | 6.867% | $160.8348 | $160.83 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.85 | 13.198% | $252.2617 | $252.26 | $252.25 | $252.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.78 | 8.816% | $106.4003 | $106.40 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.48 | 11.580% | $257.1696 | $257.17 | $257.15 | $257.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $248.90 | 12.743% | $280.6173 | $280.62 | $280.60 | $280.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.84 | 7.376% | $225.3178 | $225.32 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.53 | 10.495% | $107.7658 | $107.77 | $107.75 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,257.88 | $1,390.3673 | $1,390.37 | $1,390.30 | $1,390.40 | |