| 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 | $146.89 | 7.694% | $158.1917 | $158.19 | $158.20 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.82 | 7.665% | $51.4854 | $51.49 | $51.50 | $51.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.36 | 8.710% | $22.1334 | $22.13 | $22.15 | $22.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.73 | 8.248% | $39.7595 | $39.76 | $39.75 | $39.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $56.28 | 6.116% | $59.7221 | $59.72 | $59.70 | $59.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.68 | 5.798% | $65.2562 | $65.26 | $65.25 | $65.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.37 | 11.403% | $194.2534 | $194.25 | $194.25 | $194.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $544.13 | $590.8017 | $590.80 | $590.80 | $590.90 | |