| 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 | $147.70 | 5.469% | $155.7777 | $155.78 | $155.80 | $155.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $53.73 | 6.375% | $57.1553 | $57.16 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.39 | 10.227% | $16.9639 | $16.96 | $16.95 | $17.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $157.51 | 4.577% | $164.7192 | $164.72 | $164.70 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.75 | 8.162% | $21.362 | $21.36 | $21.35 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.66 | 12.152% | $91.5833 | $91.58 | $91.60 | $91.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $172.62 | 6.828% | $184.4065 | $184.41 | $184.40 | $184.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $648.36 | $691.9679 | $691.97 | $691.95 | $692.10 | |