| 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 | $146.80 | 5.277% | $154.5466 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $60.85 | 13.800% | $69.2473 | $69.25 | $69.25 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.44 | 13.270% | $45.8064 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $100.33 | 7.629% | $107.9842 | $107.98 | $108.00 | $108.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $148.78 | 7.514% | $159.9593 | $159.96 | $159.95 | $160.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.38 | 7.241% | $54.028 | $54.03 | $54.05 | $54.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.73 | 3.829% | $94.2041 | $94.20 | $94.20 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $638.31 | $685.7759 | $685.78 | $685.80 | $685.70 | |