| 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 | $150.34 | 6.587% | $160.2429 | $160.24 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.53 | 8.287% | $54.7174 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $64.91 | 7.256% | $69.6199 | $69.62 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.51 | 13.673% | $119.9364 | $119.94 | $119.95 | $119.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.46 | 11.277% | $115.1272 | $115.13 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.35 | 11.597% | $20.478 | $20.48 | $20.50 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.34 | 11.606% | $271.582 | $271.58 | $271.60 | $271.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $736.44 | $811.7038 | $811.71 | $811.75 | $811.60 | |