| 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 | $150.92 | 6.274% | $160.3887 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $239.33 | 8.554% | $259.8023 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $126.63 | 8.133% | $136.9288 | $136.93 | $136.95 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.81 | 12.856% | $68.6277 | $68.63 | $68.65 | $68.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $11.40 | 5.111% | $11.9827 | $11.98 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.38 | 10.531% | $101.0032 | $101.00 | $101.00 | $101.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $166.63 | 6.610% | $177.6442 | $177.64 | $177.65 | $177.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.10 | $916.3776 | $916.37 | $916.45 | $916.30 | |