| 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 | $152.98 | 3.599% | $158.4858 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.88 | 8.637% | $27.0289 | $27.03 | $27.05 | $27.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.78 | 11.755% | $202.0307 | $202.03 | $202.05 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.45 | 5.479% | $67.9812 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.60 | 11.494% | $31.8873 | $31.89 | $31.90 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $24.32 | 5.774% | $25.7242 | $25.72 | $25.70 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.59 | 8.229% | $188.957 | $188.96 | $188.95 | $189.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.60 | $702.0951 | $702.10 | $702.15 | $702.10 | |