| 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 | $141.34 | 12.128% | $158.4817 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $15.88 | 3.230% | $16.3929 | $16.39 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $151.64 | 3.828% | $157.4448 | $157.44 | $157.45 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.57 | 4.336% | $54.8494 | $54.85 | $54.85 | $54.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.48 | 9.709% | $137.6629 | $137.66 | $137.65 | $137.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $103.78 | 4.676% | $108.6328 | $108.63 | $108.65 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.68 | 8.540% | $19.1899 | $19.19 | $19.20 | $19.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $608.37 | $652.6544 | $652.64 | $652.70 | $652.60 | |