| 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 | $150.79 | 5.626% | $159.2734 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.82 | 8.135% | $63.605 | $63.61 | $63.60 | $63.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $88.70 | 7.192% | $95.0793 | $95.08 | $95.10 | $95.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.82 | 4.615% | $197.534 | $197.53 | $197.55 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.79 | 11.149% | $10.8815 | $10.88 | $10.90 | $10.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.53 | 10.126% | $7.1912 | $7.19 | $7.20 | $7.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $97.95 | 9.718% | $107.4688 | $107.47 | $107.45 | $107.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $601.40 | $641.0332 | $641.03 | $641.05 | $641.10 | |