| 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 | $149.72 | 5.749% | $158.3274 | $158.33 | $158.35 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.68 | 11.204% | $29.6692 | $29.67 | $29.65 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.53 | 9.721% | $188.2044 | $188.20 | $188.20 | $188.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $54.97 | 9.871% | $60.3961 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.66 | 10.232% | $41.5134 | $41.51 | $41.50 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.78 | 5.324% | $73.4951 | $73.50 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.40 | 8.687% | $65.6469 | $65.65 | $65.65 | $65.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $570.74 | $617.2525 | $617.26 | $617.25 | $617.20 | |