| 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 | $149.30 | 6.157% | $158.4924 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.70 | 6.681% | $138.3653 | $138.37 | $138.35 | $138.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $210.41 | 12.117% | $235.9054 | $235.91 | $235.90 | $235.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.74 | 9.509% | $8.476 | $8.48 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.91 | 9.500% | $56.8415 | $56.84 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.53 | 7.866% | $46.9541 | $46.95 | $46.95 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.32 | 9.255% | $39.6814 | $39.68 | $39.70 | $39.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $628.91 | $684.7161 | $684.72 | $684.75 | $684.80 | |