| 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 | $144.79 | 10.265% | $159.6527 | $159.65 | $159.65 | $159.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.66 | 11.480% | $28.6058 | $28.61 | $28.60 | $28.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.53 | 12.385% | $154.5631 | $154.56 | $154.55 | $154.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.49 | 13.455% | $17.5742 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.78 | 3.840% | $6.002 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.93 | 5.862% | $54.9741 | $54.97 | $54.95 | $55.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $140.82 | 13.867% | $160.3475 | $160.35 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $522.00 | $581.7194 | $581.71 | $581.65 | $581.80 | |