| 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 | $148.60 | 6.204% | $157.8191 | $157.82 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.72 | 6.774% | $158.7943 | $158.79 | $158.80 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.89 | 3.820% | $141.081 | $141.08 | $141.10 | $141.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.70 | 12.800% | $7.5576 | $7.56 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.67 | 12.470% | $56.9885 | $56.99 | $57.00 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.25 | 5.145% | $19.189 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $148.40 | 5.813% | $157.0265 | $157.03 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $657.23 | $698.4560 | $698.46 | $698.50 | $698.50 | |