| 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 | $150.54 | 6.609% | $160.4892 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.49 | 11.303% | $105.1702 | $105.17 | $105.15 | $105.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.39 | 8.219% | $125.9561 | $125.96 | $125.95 | $126.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.45 | 4.175% | $246.3218 | $246.32 | $246.30 | $246.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.85 | 10.650% | $18.6445 | $18.64 | $18.65 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.93 | 13.135% | $24.8105 | $24.81 | $24.80 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $233.40 | 12.839% | $263.3662 | $263.37 | $263.35 | $263.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $870.05 | $944.7585 | $944.76 | $944.70 | $944.80 | |