| 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 | $150.34 | 5.499% | $158.6072 | $158.61 | $158.60 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.81 | 6.600% | $74.4175 | $74.42 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.72 | 11.562% | $18.6532 | $18.65 | $18.65 | $18.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.58 | 13.619% | $23.3828 | $23.38 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.72 | 8.770% | $80.1852 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.63 | 8.604% | $163.5902 | $163.59 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.75 | 10.294% | $192.7388 | $192.74 | $192.75 | $192.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $656.55 | $711.5749 | $711.58 | $711.60 | $711.60 | |