| 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 | $152.75 | 3.519% | $158.1253 | $158.13 | $158.15 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.32 | 12.828% | $124.4718 | $124.47 | $124.45 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.37 | 10.719% | $5.9456 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $112.64 | 4.535% | $117.7482 | $117.75 | $117.75 | $117.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.71 | 12.482% | $124.5288 | $124.53 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.28 | 5.796% | $116.6718 | $116.67 | $116.65 | $116.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.77 | 9.514% | $36.9829 | $36.98 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.84 | $684.4744 | $684.48 | $684.50 | $684.40 | |