| 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 | $150.84 | 5.524% | $159.1724 | $159.17 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.34 | 5.240% | $65.6066 | $65.61 | $65.60 | $65.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $103.33 | 6.725% | $110.2789 | $110.28 | $110.30 | $110.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.91 | 3.237% | $135.1476 | $135.15 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $92.27 | 12.487% | $103.7918 | $103.79 | $103.80 | $103.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.60 | 7.764% | $84.7025 | $84.70 | $84.70 | $84.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.28 | 10.522% | $61.0966 | $61.10 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $673.57 | $719.7964 | $719.80 | $719.80 | $719.80 | |