| 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 | $150.28 | 4.629% | $157.2365 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.55 | 5.287% | $5.8434 | $5.84 | $5.85 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.26 | 6.648% | $58.9337 | $58.93 | $58.95 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.73 | 3.662% | $138.6272 | $138.63 | $138.65 | $138.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.60 | 7.425% | $157.4851 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $56.75 | 9.641% | $62.2213 | $62.22 | $62.20 | $62.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.39 | 12.424% | $39.7869 | $39.79 | $39.80 | $39.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.56 | $620.1341 | $620.14 | $620.20 | $620.00 | |