| 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 | $150.91 | 5.735% | $159.5647 | $159.56 | $159.55 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $197.70 | 3.445% | $204.5108 | $204.51 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.55 | 3.499% | $27.479 | $27.48 | $27.50 | $27.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.36 | 6.255% | $105.575 | $105.58 | $105.60 | $105.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.83 | 9.788% | $17.3794 | $17.38 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $126.40 | 7.423% | $135.7827 | $135.78 | $135.80 | $135.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.71 | 3.136% | $45.0807 | $45.08 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $660.46 | $695.3723 | $695.37 | $695.45 | $695.50 | |