| 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 | $145.37 | 10.261% | $160.2864 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $238.54 | 4.456% | $249.1693 | $249.17 | $249.15 | $249.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.43 | 3.483% | $55.291 | $55.29 | $55.30 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.64 | 8.850% | $70.3606 | $70.36 | $70.35 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.58 | 13.538% | $26.7723 | $26.77 | $26.75 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $174.93 | 5.160% | $183.9564 | $183.96 | $183.95 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $125.29 | 4.474% | $130.8955 | $130.90 | $130.90 | $130.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $825.78 | $876.7315 | $876.74 | $876.70 | $876.90 | |