| 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 | $145.50 | 7.818% | $156.8752 | $156.88 | $156.90 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.37 | 8.214% | $20.9611 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.82 | 10.494% | $69.4123 | $69.41 | $69.40 | $69.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.64 | 10.796% | $175.7668 | $175.77 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.65 | 8.621% | $114.7581 | $114.76 | $114.75 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.54 | 10.752% | $42.6838 | $42.68 | $42.70 | $42.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.48 | 12.375% | $45.4894 | $45.49 | $45.50 | $45.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.00 | $625.9467 | $625.95 | $625.95 | $626.10 | |