| 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 | $148.88 | 5.822% | $157.5478 | $157.55 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.70 | 6.764% | $106.4437 | $106.44 | $106.45 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.29 | 9.565% | $52.9089 | $52.91 | $52.90 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.92 | 8.562% | $66.136 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.71 | 13.422% | $80.2007 | $80.20 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.29 | 4.443% | $128.7678 | $128.77 | $128.75 | $128.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.34 | 4.537% | $49.4878 | $49.49 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.13 | $641.4927 | $641.50 | $641.50 | $641.40 | |