| 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 | $149.38 | 5.128% | $157.0402 | $157.04 | $157.05 | $157.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.41 | 13.608% | $7.2823 | $7.28 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.34 | 9.740% | $175.9571 | $175.96 | $175.95 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.51 | 10.121% | $51.2173 | $51.22 | $51.20 | $51.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.61 | 12.860% | $252.3662 | $252.37 | $252.35 | $252.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.80 | 5.517% | $20.8924 | $20.89 | $20.90 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.69 | 12.719% | $33.4663 | $33.47 | $33.45 | $33.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.74 | $698.2218 | $698.23 | $698.20 | $698.30 | |