| 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 | $149.31 | 6.763% | $159.4078 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.87 | 6.132% | $18.9658 | $18.97 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $69.70 | 5.848% | $73.7761 | $73.78 | $73.80 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.91 | 9.812% | $152.5398 | $152.54 | $152.55 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.82 | 9.838% | $40.4424 | $40.44 | $40.45 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.37 | 11.751% | $50.7014 | $50.70 | $50.70 | $50.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.43 | 11.341% | $32.7677 | $32.77 | $32.75 | $32.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $487.41 | $528.6010 | $528.61 | $528.60 | $528.60 | |