| 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 | $149.57 | 5.305% | $157.5047 | $157.50 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.73 | 12.575% | $16.5823 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.25 | 9.551% | $10.1335 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.97 | 4.679% | $11.4833 | $11.48 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $197.26 | 8.553% | $214.1316 | $214.13 | $214.15 | $214.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.75 | 13.453% | $101.8241 | $101.82 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $171.63 | 8.448% | $186.1293 | $186.13 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.16 | $697.7888 | $697.77 | $697.85 | $697.70 | |