| 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 | $143.92 | 6.578% | $153.3871 | $153.39 | $153.40 | $153.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.25 | 4.318% | $168.2128 | $168.21 | $168.20 | $168.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.35 | 3.234% | $175.8591 | $175.86 | $175.85 | $175.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.98 | 13.455% | $21.5338 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.83 | 12.264% | $16.6488 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.49 | 12.389% | $67.9841 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.83 | 4.384% | $48.883 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $616.65 | $652.5087 | $652.50 | $652.55 | $652.50 | |