| 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 | $146.63 | 7.718% | $157.9469 | $157.95 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.85 | 6.175% | $40.1872 | $40.19 | $40.20 | $40.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.31 | 5.416% | $119.4469 | $119.45 | $119.45 | $119.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $179.71 | 9.135% | $196.1265 | $196.13 | $196.15 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.84 | 4.688% | $58.4578 | $58.46 | $58.45 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.99 | 7.192% | $49.2976 | $49.30 | $49.30 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.91 | 6.858% | $21.2754 | $21.28 | $21.30 | $21.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $599.24 | $642.7383 | $642.76 | $642.80 | $642.70 | |