| 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 | $150.50 | 5.811% | $159.2456 | $159.25 | $159.25 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $168.57 | 10.398% | $186.0979 | $186.10 | $186.10 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.63 | 9.184% | $148.0863 | $148.09 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.78 | 8.617% | $55.1557 | $55.16 | $55.15 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.34 | 13.424% | $121.7493 | $121.75 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.47 | 4.132% | $84.8363 | $84.84 | $84.85 | $84.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.96 | 4.753% | $6.2433 | $6.24 | $6.25 | $6.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $700.25 | $761.4144 | $761.43 | $761.45 | $761.30 | |