| 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 | $147.28 | 6.355% | $156.6396 | $156.64 | $156.65 | $156.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.62 | 3.194% | $125.5045 | $125.50 | $125.50 | $125.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.30 | 6.517% | $102.5759 | $102.58 | $102.60 | $102.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.35 | 10.325% | $171.3899 | $171.39 | $171.40 | $171.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.60 | 5.588% | $22.807 | $22.81 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.77 | 9.782% | $56.8341 | $56.83 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.91 | 12.457% | $51.629 | $51.63 | $51.65 | $51.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.83 | $687.3800 | $687.38 | $687.45 | $687.30 | |