| 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 | $147.90 | 5.465% | $155.9827 | $155.98 | $156.00 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $143.30 | 8.801% | $155.9118 | $155.91 | $155.90 | $155.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.60 | 7.569% | $88.852 | $88.85 | $88.85 | $88.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.33 | 13.735% | $51.5561 | $51.56 | $51.55 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $152.77 | 6.452% | $162.6267 | $162.63 | $162.65 | $162.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $17.99 | 6.378% | $19.1374 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $21.48 | 9.641% | $23.5509 | $23.55 | $23.55 | $23.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $611.37 | $657.6176 | $657.62 | $657.65 | $657.70 | |