| 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 | $150.31 | 5.359% | $158.3651 | $158.37 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.41 | 4.316% | $31.7225 | $31.72 | $31.70 | $31.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.47 | 8.859% | $162.7115 | $162.71 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.92 | 9.870% | $7.603 | $7.60 | $7.60 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $162.74 | 4.812% | $170.571 | $170.57 | $170.55 | $170.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.79 | 10.228% | $20.7118 | $20.71 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $25.68 | 10.556% | $28.3908 | $28.39 | $28.40 | $28.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.32 | $580.0757 | $580.07 | $580.00 | $580.10 | |