| 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 | $151.82 | 5.785% | $160.6028 | $160.60 | $160.60 | $160.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.92 | 9.843% | $60.3258 | $60.33 | $60.35 | $60.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.41 | 9.486% | $54.097 | $54.10 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.37 | 13.777% | $253.0059 | $253.01 | $253.00 | $253.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $129.58 | 6.748% | $138.3241 | $138.32 | $138.30 | $138.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.43 | 6.236% | $159.8108 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.62 | 3.315% | $183.5081 | $183.51 | $183.50 | $183.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $936.15 | $1,009.6745 | $1,009.68 | $1,009.65 | $1,009.60 | |