| 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 | $147.73 | 5.855% | $156.3796 | $156.38 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $62.53 | 11.269% | $69.5765 | $69.58 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.56 | 9.103% | $11.5213 | $11.52 | $11.50 | $11.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $13.63 | 9.827% | $14.9694 | $14.97 | $14.95 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.29 | 7.766% | $154.4179 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.45 | 5.444% | $237.7235 | $237.72 | $237.70 | $237.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $129.60 | 6.613% | $138.1704 | $138.17 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $732.79 | $782.7586 | $782.76 | $782.70 | $782.80 | |