| 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 | $145.96 | 9.779% | $160.2334 | $160.23 | $160.25 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $240.63 | 6.653% | $256.6391 | $256.64 | $256.65 | $256.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.37 | 8.808% | $63.5112 | $63.51 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.94 | 4.265% | $30.1743 | $30.17 | $30.15 | $30.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $153.94 | 3.189% | $158.8491 | $158.85 | $158.85 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $239.96 | 12.733% | $270.5141 | $270.51 | $270.50 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.75 | 12.553% | $269.8458 | $269.85 | $269.85 | $269.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,107.55 | $1,209.7670 | $1,209.76 | $1,209.75 | $1,209.60 | |