| 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 | $145.25 | 6.160% | $154.1974 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.54 | 13.599% | $40.3731 | $40.37 | $40.35 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $218.83 | 6.153% | $232.2946 | $232.29 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.77 | 7.427% | $23.3869 | $23.39 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.50 | 8.370% | $26.5507 | $26.55 | $26.55 | $26.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.29 | 5.300% | $161.4144 | $161.41 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.27 | 4.765% | $50.5701 | $50.57 | $50.55 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $647.45 | $688.7872 | $688.78 | $688.75 | $688.90 | |