| 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 | $142.96 | 5.326% | $150.574 | $150.57 | $150.55 | $150.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.83 | 9.689% | $49.1736 | $49.17 | $49.15 | $49.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.98 | 3.125% | $16.4794 | $16.48 | $16.50 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.57 | 12.444% | $163.6847 | $163.68 | $163.70 | $163.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $202.49 | 4.837% | $212.2844 | $212.28 | $212.30 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.79 | 10.648% | $6.4065 | $6.41 | $6.40 | $6.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.60 | 11.798% | $72.2215 | $72.22 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $622.22 | $670.8241 | $670.81 | $670.80 | $670.90 | |