| 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 | $150.91 | 5.466% | $159.1587 | $159.16 | $159.15 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $128.37 | 11.705% | $143.3957 | $143.40 | $143.40 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.26 | 12.689% | $49.8762 | $49.88 | $49.90 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.59 | 8.754% | $8.2544 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $137.73 | 9.631% | $150.9948 | $150.99 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.36 | 8.820% | $39.567 | $39.57 | $39.55 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $70.89 | 9.419% | $77.5671 | $77.57 | $77.55 | $77.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.11 | $628.8139 | $628.82 | $628.80 | $629.00 | |