| 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 | $150.61 | 5.215% | $158.4643 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.46 | 9.132% | $10.3239 | $10.32 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.99 | 9.106% | $63.2706 | $63.27 | $63.25 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $197.41 | 7.226% | $211.6748 | $211.67 | $211.65 | $211.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.31 | 4.175% | $163.8777 | $163.88 | $163.90 | $163.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.28 | 12.120% | $37.3135 | $37.31 | $37.30 | $37.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.38 | 4.795% | $28.6929 | $28.69 | $28.70 | $28.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $633.44 | $673.6177 | $673.60 | $673.55 | $673.70 | |