| 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 | $150.94 | 6.576% | $160.8658 | $160.87 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.93 | 4.447% | $99.1515 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.97 | 8.608% | $23.8612 | $23.86 | $23.85 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $113.99 | 12.455% | $128.1875 | $128.19 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.49 | 7.236% | $17.6832 | $17.68 | $17.70 | $17.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.90 | 3.684% | $80.7698 | $80.77 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.25 | 6.677% | $249.8909 | $249.89 | $249.90 | $249.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.47 | $760.4099 | $760.41 | $760.40 | $760.60 | |