| 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 | $148.61 | 6.560% | $158.3588 | $158.36 | $158.35 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.27 | 7.668% | $8.9041 | $8.90 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.81 | 12.402% | $15.5227 | $15.52 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.43 | 8.727% | $18.9511 | $18.95 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.27 | 13.522% | $189.8882 | $189.89 | $189.90 | $189.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.72 | 3.769% | $23.5763 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $220.80 | 4.212% | $230.1001 | $230.10 | $230.10 | $230.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.91 | $645.3013 | $645.30 | $645.30 | $645.40 | |