| 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 | $147.91 | 5.752% | $156.4178 | $156.42 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.45 | 7.318% | $16.5806 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.94 | 8.836% | $80.4733 | $80.47 | $80.45 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.42 | 13.508% | $76.5271 | $76.53 | $76.55 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.81 | 10.451% | $55.0156 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.96 | 12.684% | $236.5913 | $236.59 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.78 | 10.566% | $107.0058 | $107.01 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $661.27 | $728.6115 | $728.62 | $728.60 | $728.60 | |