| 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 | $150.53 | 4.732% | $157.6531 | $157.65 | $157.65 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.67 | 13.412% | $139.1225 | $139.12 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.48 | 9.451% | $39.9277 | $39.93 | $39.95 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.67 | 4.444% | $57.0995 | $57.10 | $57.10 | $57.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.81 | 10.379% | $18.5547 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.47 | 8.645% | $45.0551 | $45.06 | $45.05 | $45.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $185.67 | 12.269% | $208.4499 | $208.45 | $208.45 | $208.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.30 | $665.8625 | $665.86 | $665.85 | $665.90 | |