| 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 | $149.68 | 5.345% | $157.6804 | $157.68 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $154.26 | 4.479% | $161.1693 | $161.17 | $161.15 | $161.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.41 | 3.581% | $8.7112 | $8.71 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.65 | 8.495% | $104.8604 | $104.86 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $64.60 | 13.815% | $73.5245 | $73.52 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.61 | 5.242% | $19.5855 | $19.59 | $19.60 | $19.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 5.379% | $5.5745 | $5.57 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $497.50 | $531.1058 | $531.10 | $531.05 | $531.20 | |