| 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 | $144.34 | 9.503% | $158.0566 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.87 | 10.240% | $6.4711 | $6.47 | $6.45 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.35 | 9.332% | $127.2078 | $127.21 | $127.20 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $36.38 | 5.869% | $38.5151 | $38.52 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $62.50 | 10.346% | $68.9663 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.60 | 3.765% | $154.1948 | $154.19 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $18.69 | 12.323% | $20.9932 | $20.99 | $21.00 | $21.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $532.73 | $574.4049 | $574.41 | $574.35 | $574.50 | |