| 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 | $150.33 | 6.577% | $160.2172 | $160.22 | $160.20 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.85 | 5.436% | $150.6153 | $150.62 | $150.60 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.57 | 3.866% | $8.9013 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.34 | 8.364% | $13.3721 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.43 | 13.662% | $41.4071 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.40 | 13.649% | $66.371 | $66.37 | $66.35 | $66.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.44 | 7.454% | $232.5734 | $232.57 | $232.55 | $232.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.36 | $673.4574 | $673.46 | $673.35 | $673.50 | |