| 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 | $151.53 | 5.744% | $160.2339 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.50 | 11.398% | $38.4323 | $38.43 | $38.45 | $38.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.97 | 6.395% | $39.3342 | $39.33 | $39.35 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.87 | 9.714% | $217.0911 | $217.09 | $217.10 | $217.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.74 | 12.404% | $41.2972 | $41.30 | $41.30 | $41.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.42 | 12.747% | $54.5921 | $54.59 | $54.60 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $201.95 | 5.719% | $213.4995 | $213.50 | $213.50 | $213.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.98 | $764.4803 | $764.47 | $764.55 | $764.40 | |