| 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 | $154.80 | 3.518% | $160.2459 | $160.25 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.40 | 8.251% | $55.641 | $55.64 | $55.65 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $207.28 | 7.240% | $222.2871 | $222.29 | $222.30 | $222.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.87 | 12.449% | $7.7252 | $7.73 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.29 | 3.591% | $258.242 | $258.24 | $258.25 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.43 | 5.760% | $64.9684 | $64.97 | $64.95 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.37 | 8.188% | $12.301 | $12.30 | $12.30 | $12.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $742.44 | $781.4106 | $781.42 | $781.45 | $781.30 | |