| 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 | $148.29 | 6.387% | $157.7613 | $157.76 | $157.75 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.27 | 6.374% | $37.5181 | $37.52 | $37.50 | $37.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.74 | 5.672% | $143.4392 | $143.44 | $143.45 | $143.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.75 | 5.313% | $48.1807 | $48.18 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.85 | 6.746% | $37.201 | $37.20 | $37.20 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.27 | 8.267% | $6.7883 | $6.79 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.87 | 10.119% | $168.3389 | $168.34 | $168.35 | $168.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.04 | $599.2275 | $599.23 | $599.25 | $599.20 | |