| 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 | $149.90 | 5.406% | $158.0036 | $158.00 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $114.86 | 3.800% | $119.2247 | $119.22 | $119.20 | $119.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.36 | 3.222% | $41.6604 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.26 | 5.595% | $5.5543 | $5.55 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.73 | 3.240% | $178.3265 | $178.33 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.86 | 3.347% | $48.4284 | $48.43 | $48.45 | $48.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $93.29 | 8.407% | $101.1329 | $101.13 | $101.15 | $101.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $623.26 | $652.3308 | $652.32 | $652.35 | $652.30 | |