| 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 | $149.26 | 6.163% | $158.4589 | $158.46 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $117.31 | 4.518% | $122.6101 | $122.61 | $122.60 | $122.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.43 | 3.246% | $79.9434 | $79.94 | $79.95 | $79.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $52.88 | 11.524% | $58.9739 | $58.97 | $58.95 | $59.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.57 | 7.235% | $152.8849 | $152.88 | $152.90 | $152.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 5.104% | $8.3978 | $8.40 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.70 | 4.793% | $200.8882 | $200.89 | $200.90 | $200.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.14 | $782.1572 | $782.15 | $782.15 | $782.20 | |