| 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 | $148.54 | 5.858% | $157.2415 | $157.24 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.66 | 4.859% | $16.4209 | $16.42 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.41 | 6.242% | $40.8076 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.83 | 12.569% | $114.629 | $114.63 | $114.65 | $114.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.72 | 5.600% | $6.0403 | $6.04 | $6.05 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.46 | 6.241% | $31.2986 | $31.30 | $31.30 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.26 | 12.571% | $197.2919 | $197.29 | $197.30 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $514.88 | $563.7298 | $563.73 | $563.75 | $563.60 | |