| 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 | $143.55 | 10.406% | $158.4878 | $158.49 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $16.37 | 9.809% | $17.9757 | $17.98 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.95 | 6.381% | $63.7754 | $63.78 | $63.80 | $63.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.32 | 11.390% | $18.1788 | $18.18 | $18.20 | $18.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $150.66 | 7.771% | $162.3678 | $162.37 | $162.35 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $57.95 | 7.666% | $62.3924 | $62.39 | $62.40 | $62.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $123.88 | 13.402% | $140.4824 | $140.48 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $568.68 | $623.6603 | $623.67 | $623.75 | $623.80 | |