| 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 | $142.52 | 5.403% | $150.2204 | $150.22 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $81.43 | 7.292% | $87.3679 | $87.37 | $87.35 | $87.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.41 | 13.391% | $53.7587 | $53.76 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.46 | 5.716% | $55.4586 | $55.46 | $55.45 | $55.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $101.89 | 6.637% | $108.6524 | $108.65 | $108.65 | $108.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.63 | 9.456% | $8.3515 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.63 | 10.540% | $256.0438 | $256.04 | $256.05 | $256.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.97 | $719.8533 | $719.85 | $719.80 | $720.00 | |