| 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 | $149.89 | 5.768% | $158.5357 | $158.54 | $158.55 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $97.28 | 13.234% | $110.154 | $110.15 | $110.15 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.55 | 7.490% | $58.6358 | $58.64 | $58.65 | $58.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $227.75 | 8.284% | $246.6168 | $246.62 | $246.60 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $52.30 | 11.830% | $58.4871 | $58.49 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $137.87 | 7.225% | $147.8311 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.73 | 9.308% | $15.008 | $15.01 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.37 | $795.2685 | $795.28 | $795.30 | $795.20 | |