| 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 | $148.76 | 5.720% | $157.2691 | $157.27 | $157.25 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.66 | 13.118% | $164.7677 | $164.77 | $164.75 | $164.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $232.34 | 3.858% | $241.3037 | $241.30 | $241.30 | $241.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.40 | 13.751% | $6.1426 | $6.14 | $6.15 | $6.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $121.79 | 5.303% | $128.2485 | $128.25 | $128.25 | $128.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.50 | 9.677% | $23.5806 | $23.58 | $23.60 | $23.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $71.63 | 12.824% | $80.8158 | $80.82 | $80.80 | $80.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $747.08 | $802.1280 | $802.13 | $802.10 | $802.10 | |