| 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 | $151.91 | 4.513% | $158.7657 | $158.77 | $158.75 | $158.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.35 | 13.112% | $51.2963 | $51.30 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.68 | 4.316% | $159.2697 | $159.27 | $159.25 | $159.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.59 | 4.448% | $55.9737 | $55.97 | $55.95 | $56.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.48 | 10.810% | $53.7207 | $53.72 | $53.70 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $229.43 | 6.505% | $244.3544 | $244.35 | $244.35 | $244.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.96 | 11.791% | $18.9598 | $18.96 | $18.95 | $19.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.40 | $742.3403 | $742.34 | $742.25 | $742.50 | |