| 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 | $150.49 | 5.318% | $158.4931 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.41 | 6.569% | $160.2904 | $160.29 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $113.96 | 10.811% | $126.2802 | $126.28 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.77 | 11.765% | $19.8606 | $19.86 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.73 | 6.815% | $22.1427 | $22.14 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.94 | 12.838% | $31.5269 | $31.53 | $31.55 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $130.93 | 5.837% | $138.5724 | $138.57 | $138.55 | $138.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $612.23 | $657.1663 | $657.16 | $657.20 | $657.20 | |