| 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 | $150.28 | 7.771% | $161.9583 | $161.96 | $161.95 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.86 | 6.583% | $152.2645 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.83 | 6.709% | $16.892 | $16.89 | $16.90 | $16.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.58 | 4.158% | $20.3941 | $20.39 | $20.40 | $20.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.75 | 8.298% | $116.6911 | $116.69 | $116.70 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $146.40 | 8.267% | $158.5029 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $247.43 | 4.472% | $258.4951 | $258.50 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.13 | $885.1980 | $885.19 | $885.20 | $885.30 | |