| 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 | $151.68 | 4.530% | $158.5511 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.29 | 5.761% | $22.5165 | $22.52 | $22.50 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.47 | 5.684% | $38.543 | $38.54 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.55 | 12.532% | $157.0384 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.31 | 4.267% | $189.0465 | $189.05 | $189.05 | $189.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $107.61 | 7.150% | $115.3041 | $115.30 | $115.30 | $115.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.45 | 13.307% | $62.8287 | $62.83 | $62.85 | $62.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $693.36 | $743.8283 | $743.83 | $743.85 | $743.70 | |