| 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 | $150.47 | 3.124% | $155.1707 | $155.17 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $196.86 | 9.722% | $215.9987 | $216.00 | $216.00 | $216.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.57 | 11.701% | $124.6248 | $124.62 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.37 | 8.242% | $7.9774 | $7.98 | $8.00 | $8.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.40 | 4.708% | $23.4546 | $23.45 | $23.45 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.80 | 7.444% | $19.125 | $19.13 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.43 | 11.505% | $39.5062 | $39.51 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $541.90 | $585.8574 | $585.86 | $585.85 | $585.90 | |