| 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 | $150.58 | 3.737% | $156.2072 | $156.21 | $156.20 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.84 | 13.207% | $62.0827 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.28 | 6.663% | $28.031 | $28.03 | $28.05 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.92 | 6.502% | $174.5781 | $174.58 | $174.60 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $78.30 | 10.778% | $86.7392 | $86.74 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.92 | 6.464% | $22.2723 | $22.27 | $22.25 | $22.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.70 | 6.719% | $124.5411 | $124.54 | $124.55 | $124.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.54 | $654.4516 | $654.45 | $654.50 | $654.40 | |