| 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 | $146.40 | 6.599% | $156.0609 | $156.06 | $156.05 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.54 | 7.643% | $15.6513 | $15.65 | $15.65 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.78 | 8.658% | $150.7956 | $150.80 | $150.80 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.75 | 6.760% | $70.1947 | $70.19 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $195.41 | 3.476% | $202.2025 | $202.20 | $202.20 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.78 | 3.388% | $122.8043 | $122.80 | $122.80 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.44 | 13.293% | $111.5256 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $778.10 | $829.2349 | $829.23 | $829.25 | $829.30 | |