| 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 | $149.49 | 5.679% | $157.9795 | $157.98 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $52.38 | 6.440% | $55.7533 | $55.75 | $55.75 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.79 | 6.428% | $162.6113 | $162.61 | $162.60 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.88 | 12.195% | $101.9628 | $101.96 | $101.95 | $102.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.48 | 10.271% | $30.3025 | $30.30 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.36 | 6.131% | $42.8345 | $42.83 | $42.85 | $42.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.60 | 3.859% | $171.9905 | $171.99 | $172.00 | $172.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $678.98 | $723.4344 | $723.42 | $723.45 | $723.50 | |