| 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 | $141.88 | 6.185% | $150.6553 | $150.66 | $150.65 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.91 | 6.527% | $161.8252 | $161.83 | $161.85 | $161.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.30 | 13.409% | $57.0447 | $57.04 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $126.99 | 9.538% | $139.1023 | $139.10 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.54 | 12.222% | $70.1836 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.35 | 4.405% | $161.1491 | $161.15 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $156.77 | 12.250% | $175.9743 | $175.97 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $844.74 | $915.9345 | $915.93 | $915.95 | $915.90 | |