| 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 | $149.49 | 5.674% | $157.9721 | $157.97 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.39 | 9.191% | $33.1831 | $33.18 | $33.20 | $33.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.85 | 11.688% | $54.5596 | $54.56 | $54.55 | $54.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.49 | 4.329% | $25.5502 | $25.55 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.57 | 7.333% | $71.4516 | $71.45 | $71.45 | $71.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $16.41 | 12.710% | $18.4957 | $18.50 | $18.50 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $240.63 | 13.112% | $272.1814 | $272.18 | $272.20 | $272.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $576.83 | $633.3937 | $633.39 | $633.40 | $633.60 | |