| 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 | $149.64 | 5.244% | $157.4871 | $157.49 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.59 | 11.770% | $16.3072 | $16.31 | $16.30 | $16.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.72 | 10.568% | $121.3152 | $121.32 | $121.30 | $121.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.98 | 5.758% | $22.188 | $22.19 | $22.20 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.69 | 10.594% | $171.0779 | $171.08 | $171.10 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.57 | 4.642% | $94.7743 | $94.77 | $94.75 | $94.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.70 | 3.119% | $31.6575 | $31.66 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.89 | $614.8072 | $614.82 | $614.80 | $614.90 | |