| 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 | $151.32 | 5.354% | $159.4217 | $159.42 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $89.98 | 13.817% | $102.4125 | $102.41 | $102.40 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $99.45 | 13.492% | $112.8678 | $112.87 | $112.85 | $112.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.95 | 3.720% | $98.4821 | $98.48 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.48 | 7.457% | $6.9632 | $6.96 | $6.95 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $228.25 | 13.243% | $258.4771 | $258.48 | $258.50 | $258.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.45 | 10.648% | $18.2016 | $18.20 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.88 | $756.8260 | $756.82 | $756.80 | $756.90 | |