| 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 | $149.95 | 6.500% | $159.6968 | $159.70 | $159.70 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.36 | 7.518% | $62.7475 | $62.75 | $62.75 | $62.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.77 | 6.187% | $266.2851 | $266.29 | $266.30 | $266.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $151.95 | 4.548% | $158.8607 | $158.86 | $158.85 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.38 | 6.587% | $31.3153 | $31.32 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.75 | 4.316% | $88.4078 | $88.41 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.76 | 6.296% | $101.789 | $101.79 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $820.92 | $869.1022 | $869.12 | $869.10 | $869.10 | |