| 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 | $148.43 | 6.530% | $158.1225 | $158.12 | $158.10 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $121.71 | 8.280% | $131.7876 | $131.79 | $131.80 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.33 | 3.446% | $105.8563 | $105.86 | $105.85 | $105.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.29 | 10.804% | $14.7259 | $14.73 | $14.75 | $14.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.56 | 4.104% | $41.1835 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.81 | 8.804% | $66.1637 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.47 | 5.758% | $19.5335 | $19.53 | $19.55 | $19.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.60 | $537.3730 | $537.37 | $537.40 | $537.40 | |