| 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 | $149.94 | 5.370% | $157.9918 | $157.99 | $158.00 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.83 | 6.643% | $26.4795 | $26.48 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $36.59 | 13.564% | $41.5531 | $41.55 | $41.55 | $41.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.78 | 6.494% | $34.9087 | $34.91 | $34.90 | $34.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.57 | 9.777% | $61.0031 | $61.00 | $61.00 | $61.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $38.36 | 7.155% | $41.1047 | $41.10 | $41.10 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.68 | 3.411% | $91.7049 | $91.70 | $91.70 | $91.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $426.75 | $454.7458 | $454.73 | $454.75 | $454.80 | |