| 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 | $140.56 | 5.656% | $148.5101 | $148.51 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.70 | 7.668% | $75.0446 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.35 | 11.358% | $5.9577 | $5.96 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.27 | 6.385% | $80.076 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.51 | 3.173% | $147.0318 | $147.03 | $147.05 | $147.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.95 | 12.310% | $102.1459 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.44 | 13.805% | $164.3799 | $164.38 | $164.40 | $164.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.78 | $723.1460 | $723.15 | $723.20 | $723.10 | |