| 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 | $143.28 | 10.442% | $158.2413 | $158.24 | $158.25 | $158.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.54 | 3.160% | $69.6743 | $69.67 | $69.65 | $69.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.34 | 12.623% | $154.6764 | $154.68 | $154.70 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.60 | 8.163% | $34.1795 | $34.18 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.28 | 12.270% | $32.8727 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $40.53 | 5.187% | $42.6323 | $42.63 | $42.65 | $42.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.59 | 6.765% | $58.283 | $58.28 | $58.30 | $58.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $504.16 | $550.5595 | $550.55 | $550.60 | $550.60 | |