| 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 | $150.55 | 5.372% | $158.6375 | $158.64 | $158.65 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.47 | 13.791% | $134.8082 | $134.81 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.52 | 4.432% | $14.1192 | $14.12 | $14.10 | $14.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 3.541% | $5.6326 | $5.63 | $5.65 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.42 | 11.156% | $108.2882 | $108.29 | $108.30 | $108.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.86 | 9.427% | $11.8838 | $11.88 | $11.90 | $11.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.61 | 7.661% | $259.0431 | $259.04 | $259.05 | $259.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $636.87 | $692.4126 | $692.41 | $692.45 | $692.30 | |