| 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 | $150.73 | 6.715% | $160.8515 | $160.85 | $160.85 | $160.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $170.56 | 3.112% | $175.8678 | $175.87 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.56 | 13.683% | $29.0574 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.64 | 6.696% | $32.6917 | $32.69 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.62 | 3.606% | $15.1472 | $15.15 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 5.392% | $156.5177 | $156.52 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $118.82 | 12.184% | $133.297 | $133.30 | $133.30 | $133.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.44 | $703.4303 | $703.44 | $703.40 | $703.50 | |