| 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 | $149.40 | 10.550% | $165.1617 | $165.16 | $165.15 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.77 | 9.300% | $79.5376 | $79.54 | $79.55 | $79.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.75 | 9.665% | $142.2903 | $142.29 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.99 | 7.766% | $102.3669 | $102.37 | $102.35 | $102.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.96 | 3.707% | $24.8482 | $24.85 | $24.85 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.77 | 8.517% | $60.5199 | $60.52 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.51 | 7.838% | $28.5879 | $28.59 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $553.15 | $603.3125 | $603.32 | $603.30 | $603.30 | |