| 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 | $148.77 | 7.182% | $159.4547 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.95 | 9.813% | $15.3189 | $15.32 | $15.30 | $15.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $169.39 | 13.744% | $192.671 | $192.67 | $192.65 | $192.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.66 | 6.756% | $69.0284 | $69.03 | $69.05 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.89 | 7.677% | $27.8776 | $27.88 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $14.85 | 4.319% | $15.4914 | $15.49 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $141.32 | 9.359% | $154.5461 | $154.55 | $154.55 | $154.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $578.83 | $634.3881 | $634.39 | $634.40 | $634.40 | |