| 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 | $150.65 | 5.407% | $158.7956 | $158.80 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $236.84 | 8.715% | $257.4806 | $257.48 | $257.50 | $257.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $92.37 | 9.494% | $101.1396 | $101.14 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.98 | 8.535% | $22.7706 | $22.77 | $22.75 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.40 | 13.435% | $48.0964 | $48.10 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.94 | 8.785% | $8.6375 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.43 | 7.271% | $99.1506 | $99.15 | $99.15 | $99.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.61 | $696.0709 | $696.08 | $696.10 | $696.10 | |