| 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 | $143.71 | 10.454% | $158.7334 | $158.73 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.54 | 8.812% | $29.9668 | $29.97 | $29.95 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.95 | 4.594% | $87.8067 | $87.81 | $87.80 | $87.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.36 | 7.244% | $5.7483 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.75 | 6.824% | $51.0085 | $51.01 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.87 | 6.366% | $24.3259 | $24.33 | $24.35 | $24.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $178.50 | 7.696% | $192.2374 | $192.24 | $192.25 | $192.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $509.68 | $549.8270 | $549.84 | $549.85 | $549.70 | |