| 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 | $149.58 | 5.433% | $157.7067 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.33 | 12.247% | $25.0648 | $25.06 | $25.05 | $25.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $63.52 | 9.646% | $69.6471 | $69.65 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.25 | 7.511% | $54.0243 | $54.02 | $54.00 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.60 | 10.593% | $40.477 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.78 | 6.788% | $35.0051 | $35.01 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.88 | 4.849% | $144.5658 | $144.57 | $144.55 | $144.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $492.94 | $526.4908 | $526.50 | $526.45 | $526.50 | |