| 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 | $148.28 | 6.696% | $158.2088 | $158.21 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $180.81 | 13.855% | $205.8612 | $205.86 | $205.85 | $205.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.37 | 8.717% | $27.5815 | $27.58 | $27.60 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.66 | 6.791% | $42.3533 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.88 | 5.140% | $41.9298 | $41.93 | $41.95 | $41.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.50 | 11.329% | $16.1427 | $16.14 | $16.15 | $16.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.78 | 6.809% | $39.2844 | $39.28 | $39.30 | $39.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $485.28 | $531.3617 | $531.35 | $531.40 | $531.40 | |