| 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 | $146.80 | 6.538% | $156.3978 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.84 | 12.295% | $97.517 | $97.52 | $97.50 | $97.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.63 | 13.124% | $60.6684 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.53 | 8.389% | $49.3495 | $49.35 | $49.35 | $49.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $147.29 | 8.454% | $159.7419 | $159.74 | $159.75 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.65 | 4.685% | $19.5238 | $19.52 | $19.50 | $19.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.34 | 3.240% | $51.971 | $51.97 | $51.95 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $549.08 | $595.1694 | $595.17 | $595.10 | $595.10 | |