| 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 | $150.79 | 11.685% | $168.4098 | $168.41 | $168.40 | $168.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.80 | 9.240% | $18.3523 | $18.35 | $18.35 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $57.35 | 3.646% | $59.441 | $59.44 | $59.45 | $59.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.39 | 6.669% | $163.6196 | $163.62 | $163.60 | $163.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.61 | 4.472% | $5.8609 | $5.86 | $5.85 | $5.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.74 | 6.343% | $27.3727 | $27.37 | $27.35 | $27.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.78 | 6.399% | $146.5965 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $547.46 | $589.6528 | $589.65 | $589.60 | $589.70 | |