| 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 | $150.62 | 5.276% | $158.5667 | $158.57 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.87 | 5.835% | $80.297 | $80.30 | $80.30 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.96 | 12.734% | $66.468 | $66.47 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.34 | 6.371% | $41.8464 | $41.85 | $41.85 | $41.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $178.36 | 13.641% | $202.6901 | $202.69 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $68.88 | 4.287% | $71.8329 | $71.83 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $11.55 | 4.590% | $12.0801 | $12.08 | $12.10 | $12.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.58 | $633.7812 | $633.79 | $633.80 | $633.80 | |