| 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 | $150.64 | 6.189% | $159.9631 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.95 | 10.536% | $67.3717 | $67.37 | $67.35 | $67.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.72 | 9.771% | $89.7049 | $89.70 | $89.70 | $89.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.34 | 7.804% | $20.8493 | $20.85 | $20.85 | $20.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.32 | 13.340% | $132.9705 | $132.97 | $132.95 | $133.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $222.89 | 9.230% | $243.4627 | $243.46 | $243.45 | $243.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.97 | 12.816% | $159.0367 | $159.04 | $159.05 | $159.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.83 | $873.3589 | $873.35 | $873.30 | $873.40 | |