| 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 | $150.64 | 5.491% | $158.9116 | $158.91 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.62 | 10.627% | $9.536 | $9.54 | $9.55 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.46 | 8.178% | $26.4603 | $26.46 | $26.45 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $49.68 | 11.375% | $55.3311 | $55.33 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.66 | 5.121% | $69.0224 | $69.02 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.37 | 11.580% | $106.4138 | $106.41 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.76 | 4.596% | $172.3324 | $172.33 | $172.35 | $172.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $559.19 | $598.0076 | $598.00 | $598.00 | $597.90 | |