| 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 | $148.92 | 5.855% | $157.6393 | $157.64 | $157.65 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.81 | 11.300% | $39.8565 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.36 | 12.410% | $17.2662 | $17.27 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.33 | 12.432% | $110.5544 | $110.55 | $110.55 | $110.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.99 | 11.766% | $6.6948 | $6.69 | $6.70 | $6.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.49 | 11.168% | $159.515 | $159.52 | $159.50 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $128.56 | 11.872% | $143.8226 | $143.82 | $143.80 | $143.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.46 | $635.3488 | $635.35 | $635.30 | $635.40 | |