| 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 | $149.50 | 5.281% | $157.3951 | $157.40 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.34 | 8.594% | $167.604 | $167.60 | $167.60 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.91 | 10.636% | $187.9816 | $187.98 | $188.00 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.54 | 13.116% | $31.1521 | $31.15 | $31.15 | $31.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.37 | 8.366% | $79.5081 | $79.51 | $79.50 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.59 | 8.509% | $28.8525 | $28.85 | $28.85 | $28.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.42 | 8.287% | $42.6867 | $42.69 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $640.67 | $695.1801 | $695.18 | $695.20 | $695.30 | |