| 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 | $147.80 | 6.833% | $157.8992 | $157.90 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $129.86 | 7.431% | $139.5099 | $139.51 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.57 | 11.719% | $67.6682 | $67.67 | $67.65 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.50 | 12.323% | $35.3817 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.30 | 3.871% | $9.66 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.49 | 4.669% | $79.0146 | $79.01 | $79.00 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.89 | 9.801% | $16.3494 | $16.35 | $16.35 | $16.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $469.41 | $505.4830 | $505.48 | $505.45 | $505.50 | |