| 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 | $150.72 | 6.684% | $160.7941 | $160.79 | $160.80 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.40 | 3.649% | $93.6987 | $93.70 | $93.70 | $93.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.67 | 3.355% | $215.6709 | $215.67 | $215.65 | $215.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.34 | 11.143% | $74.8437 | $74.84 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.28 | 4.658% | $89.2523 | $89.25 | $89.25 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $219.30 | 6.144% | $232.7738 | $232.77 | $232.75 | $232.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.54 | 11.794% | $271.1452 | $271.15 | $271.15 | $271.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,064.25 | $1,138.1787 | $1,138.17 | $1,138.15 | $1,138.20 | |