| 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 | $155.64 | 3.698% | $161.3956 | $161.40 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.26 | 6.840% | $151.9906 | $151.99 | $152.00 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.55 | 6.614% | $16.5785 | $16.58 | $16.60 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.80 | 6.364% | $11.4873 | $11.49 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.85 | 13.741% | $111.2956 | $111.30 | $111.30 | $111.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $8.64 | 7.774% | $9.3117 | $9.31 | $9.30 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.28 | 8.492% | $195.5894 | $195.59 | $195.60 | $195.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.02 | $657.6487 | $657.66 | $657.70 | $657.70 | |