| 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 | $148.80 | 6.396% | $158.3172 | $158.32 | $158.30 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.52 | 5.327% | $99.5551 | $99.56 | $99.55 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.35 | 13.309% | $17.3929 | $17.39 | $17.40 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $29.90 | 7.810% | $32.2352 | $32.24 | $32.25 | $32.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.44 | 10.613% | $18.1848 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.84 | 8.788% | $158.6564 | $158.66 | $158.65 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $23.77 | 7.510% | $25.5551 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.62 | $509.8967 | $509.91 | $509.90 | $510.00 | |