| 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 | $145.27 | 5.645% | $153.4705 | $153.47 | $153.45 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.26 | 12.772% | $8.1872 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.65 | 3.840% | $158.5118 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $149.27 | 7.158% | $159.9547 | $159.95 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.96 | 3.267% | $21.6448 | $21.64 | $21.65 | $21.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.51 | 5.376% | $182.8379 | $182.84 | $182.85 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.93 | 11.709% | $21.1465 | $21.15 | $21.15 | $21.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $667.85 | $705.7534 | $705.75 | $705.75 | $705.70 | |