| 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 | $147.80 | 6.618% | $157.5814 | $157.58 | $157.60 | $157.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $41.72 | 9.360% | $45.625 | $45.63 | $45.65 | $45.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.34 | 13.397% | $15.1272 | $15.13 | $15.15 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.45 | 11.371% | $187.6044 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.98 | 12.506% | $91.1074 | $91.11 | $91.10 | $91.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.62 | 4.719% | $88.6132 | $88.61 | $88.60 | $88.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.32 | 5.279% | $36.1318 | $36.13 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $571.23 | $621.7904 | $621.79 | $621.85 | $621.70 | |