| 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 | $145.59 | 8.693% | $158.2461 | $158.25 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.37 | 13.506% | $84.4144 | $84.41 | $84.40 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $7.60 | 13.161% | $8.6002 | $8.60 | $8.60 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.74 | 7.624% | $52.4559 | $52.46 | $52.45 | $52.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.89 | 13.683% | $82.8635 | $82.86 | $82.85 | $82.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.70 | 4.654% | $163.9928 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.76 | 9.192% | $56.5178 | $56.52 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $557.65 | $607.0907 | $607.09 | $607.05 | $607.10 | |