| 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 | $145.65 | 8.744% | $158.3856 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.79 | 5.848% | $20.9473 | $20.95 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $85.33 | 11.835% | $95.4288 | $95.43 | $95.45 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.37 | 5.740% | $41.6298 | $41.63 | $41.65 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.43 | 13.628% | $24.3505 | $24.35 | $24.35 | $24.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.55 | 3.351% | $93.5843 | $93.58 | $93.60 | $93.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.74 | 13.478% | $176.7306 | $176.73 | $176.75 | $176.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.86 | $611.0569 | $611.06 | $611.15 | $611.00 | |