| 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 | $149.40 | 7.250% | $160.2315 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.94 | 4.533% | $128.5129 | $128.51 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.43 | 10.131% | $96.2875 | $96.29 | $96.30 | $96.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.65 | 7.805% | $82.6325 | $82.63 | $82.65 | $82.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.34 | 8.537% | $201.1625 | $201.16 | $201.15 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $195.45 | 6.520% | $208.1933 | $208.19 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.96 | 7.712% | $93.6664 | $93.67 | $93.65 | $93.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.17 | $970.6866 | $970.68 | $970.70 | $970.70 | |