| 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 | $149.66 | 4.515% | $156.4171 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.99 | 11.639% | $18.9675 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.48 | 13.770% | $17.6116 | $17.61 | $17.60 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.89 | 11.447% | $7.6787 | $7.68 | $7.70 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.84 | 6.355% | $197.6501 | $197.65 | $197.65 | $197.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.98 | 12.199% | $136.8603 | $136.86 | $136.85 | $136.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $153.49 | 4.678% | $160.6703 | $160.67 | $160.65 | $160.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.33 | $695.8556 | $695.86 | $695.80 | $696.00 | |