| 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 | $150.49 | 6.391% | $160.1078 | $160.11 | $160.10 | $160.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $220.92 | 5.667% | $233.4395 | $233.44 | $233.45 | $233.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $222.37 | 10.784% | $246.3504 | $246.35 | $246.35 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.71 | 10.120% | $160.4559 | $160.46 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.79 | 10.404% | $94.7156 | $94.72 | $94.70 | $94.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.31 | 12.618% | $181.6641 | $181.66 | $181.65 | $181.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.49 | 13.542% | $9.6397 | $9.64 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $995.08 | $1,086.3730 | $1,086.38 | $1,086.35 | $1,086.40 | |