| 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 | $148.75 | 5.316% | $156.6576 | $156.66 | $156.65 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 13.603% | $74.569 | $74.57 | $74.55 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.74 | 13.652% | $171.319 | $171.32 | $171.30 | $171.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $111.61 | 8.575% | $121.1806 | $121.18 | $121.20 | $121.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.98 | 11.491% | $159.4098 | $159.41 | $159.40 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.72 | 7.605% | $81.4785 | $81.48 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.43 | 11.705% | $13.8849 | $13.88 | $13.90 | $13.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.87 | $778.4994 | $778.50 | $778.50 | $778.60 | |