| 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 | $155.28 | 3.277% | $160.3685 | $160.37 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.61 | 12.562% | $10.8172 | $10.82 | $10.80 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.39 | 7.552% | $16.5523 | $16.55 | $16.55 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.29 | 10.268% | $54.3511 | $54.35 | $54.35 | $54.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $98.93 | 5.134% | $104.0091 | $104.01 | $104.00 | $104.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.87 | 10.854% | $145.0746 | $145.07 | $145.05 | $145.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $219.39 | 12.118% | $245.9757 | $245.98 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.76 | $737.1485 | $737.15 | $737.10 | $737.30 | |