| 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 | $146.47 | 5.850% | $155.0385 | $155.04 | $155.05 | $155.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $150.41 | 10.106% | $165.6104 | $165.61 | $165.60 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.63 | 7.185% | $55.3396 | $55.34 | $55.35 | $55.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.97 | 12.678% | $79.9676 | $79.97 | $79.95 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $29.79 | 3.641% | $30.8747 | $30.87 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $165.46 | 6.838% | $176.7742 | $176.77 | $176.75 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $67.96 | 9.874% | $74.6704 | $74.67 | $74.65 | $74.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.69 | $738.2754 | $738.27 | $738.20 | $738.30 | |