| 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 | $151.70 | 5.726% | $160.3863 | $160.39 | $160.40 | $160.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.88 | 6.452% | $72.2596 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.98 | 11.575% | $22.2927 | $22.29 | $22.30 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $226.39 | 4.770% | $237.1888 | $237.19 | $237.20 | $237.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.66 | 11.438% | $7.4218 | $7.42 | $7.40 | $7.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $159.65 | 6.631% | $170.2364 | $170.24 | $170.25 | $170.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.65 | 12.590% | $196.6384 | $196.64 | $196.65 | $196.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.91 | $866.4240 | $866.43 | $866.45 | $866.40 | |