| 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 | $151.65 | 4.336% | $158.2255 | $158.23 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.65 | 6.563% | $155.209 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.52 | 5.724% | $73.4993 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $163.97 | 6.507% | $174.6395 | $174.64 | $174.65 | $174.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.70 | 3.679% | $29.7559 | $29.76 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.86 | 6.514% | $6.2417 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.87 | 6.827% | $30.841 | $30.84 | $30.85 | $30.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $594.22 | $628.4119 | $628.42 | $628.45 | $628.30 | |