| 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 | $144.71 | 9.803% | $158.8959 | $158.90 | $158.90 | $158.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.45 | 11.658% | $22.8341 | $22.83 | $22.85 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $28.78 | 6.225% | $30.5716 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $191.65 | 11.385% | $213.4694 | $213.47 | $213.45 | $213.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.67 | 11.332% | $17.4457 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.34 | 10.365% | $55.5577 | $55.56 | $55.55 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.76 | 9.639% | $159.8098 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $597.36 | $658.5842 | $658.59 | $658.55 | $658.60 | |