| 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 | $149.48 | 6.418% | $159.0736 | $159.07 | $159.05 | $159.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $33.36 | 6.775% | $35.6201 | $35.62 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $215.71 | 6.570% | $229.8821 | $229.88 | $229.90 | $229.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.93 | 6.316% | $147.7048 | $147.70 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.89 | 5.835% | $57.0345 | $57.03 | $57.05 | $57.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.66 | 5.511% | $50.2865 | $50.29 | $50.30 | $50.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.59 | 9.169% | $49.7701 | $49.77 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.62 | $729.3717 | $729.36 | $729.35 | $729.40 | |