| 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 | $148.36 | 5.472% | $156.4783 | $156.48 | $156.50 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.57 | 3.403% | $85.3799 | $85.38 | $85.40 | $85.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $95.89 | 7.146% | $102.7423 | $102.74 | $102.75 | $102.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.26 | 5.247% | $17.1132 | $17.11 | $17.10 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $83.72 | 9.265% | $91.4767 | $91.48 | $91.50 | $91.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.64 | 13.451% | $44.972 | $44.97 | $44.95 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.49 | 11.443% | $161.024 | $161.02 | $161.00 | $161.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $610.93 | $659.1864 | $659.18 | $659.20 | $659.20 | |