| 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 | $148.78 | 7.698% | $160.2331 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.38 | 5.382% | $27.7998 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.92 | 13.348% | $262.8767 | $262.88 | $262.90 | $262.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.93 | 4.372% | $185.7091 | $185.71 | $185.70 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.49 | 11.304% | $173.0666 | $173.07 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.58 | 3.868% | $6.8345 | $6.83 | $6.85 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.47 | 12.134% | $164.2427 | $164.24 | $164.25 | $164.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $893.55 | $980.7625 | $980.76 | $980.80 | $980.70 | |