| 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 | $153.32 | 3.288% | $158.3612 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.86 | 11.604% | $159.4375 | $159.44 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.58 | 11.817% | $66.6206 | $66.62 | $66.60 | $66.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.88 | 4.246% | $63.465 | $63.47 | $63.45 | $63.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.64 | 9.348% | $106.7674 | $106.77 | $106.75 | $106.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.63 | 13.709% | $29.1436 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.69 | 4.713% | $5.9582 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $545.60 | $589.7535 | $589.76 | $589.70 | $589.80 | |