| 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 | $148.70 | 8.165% | $160.8414 | $160.84 | $160.85 | $160.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $36.86 | 4.412% | $38.4863 | $38.49 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.91 | 3.815% | $177.4302 | $177.43 | $177.45 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.52 | 10.774% | $22.7308 | $22.73 | $22.75 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $139.62 | 5.552% | $147.3717 | $147.37 | $147.35 | $147.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.83 | 11.490% | $42.1767 | $42.18 | $42.20 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.68 | 13.399% | $29.1209 | $29.12 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.12 | $618.1580 | $618.16 | $618.20 | $618.10 | |