| 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 | $146.53 | 6.593% | $156.1907 | $156.19 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.85 | 4.507% | $25.97 | $25.97 | $25.95 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.39 | 3.728% | $187.1149 | $187.11 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.88 | 12.219% | $68.3189 | $68.32 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.37 | 8.701% | $69.9708 | $69.97 | $69.95 | $70.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.98 | 6.483% | $111.7859 | $111.79 | $111.80 | $111.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.43 | 4.131% | $12.9435 | $12.94 | $12.95 | $12.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.43 | $632.2947 | $632.29 | $632.25 | $632.30 | |