| 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 | $150.79 | 6.408% | $160.4526 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.38 | 5.336% | $74.1355 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.88 | 9.608% | $59.0568 | $59.06 | $59.05 | $59.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.99 | 11.414% | $233.9583 | $233.96 | $233.95 | $234.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.71 | 3.636% | $73.281 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.43 | 5.510% | $24.721 | $24.72 | $24.70 | $24.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $77.31 | 11.531% | $86.2246 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.49 | $711.8298 | $711.83 | $711.80 | $711.90 | |