| 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 | $150.46 | 6.669% | $160.4942 | $160.49 | $160.50 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $169.60 | 9.646% | $185.9596 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.27 | 10.640% | $166.2587 | $166.26 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.54 | 10.305% | $104.2823 | $104.28 | $104.30 | $104.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.27 | 7.658% | $57.3494 | $57.35 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $138.25 | 12.693% | $155.7981 | $155.80 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.50 | 8.455% | $212.0295 | $212.03 | $212.05 | $212.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $951.89 | $1,042.1718 | $1,042.17 | $1,042.20 | $1,042.20 | |