| 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 | $150.75 | 5.301% | $158.7413 | $158.74 | $158.75 | $158.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.25 | 4.723% | $49.4816 | $49.48 | $49.50 | $49.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.67 | 11.555% | $29.7517 | $29.75 | $29.75 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.32 | 5.833% | $7.747 | $7.75 | $7.75 | $7.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $234.32 | 4.417% | $244.6699 | $244.67 | $244.65 | $244.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $114.41 | 9.470% | $125.2446 | $125.24 | $125.25 | $125.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.69 | 3.824% | $42.246 | $42.25 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $621.41 | $657.8821 | $657.88 | $657.90 | $657.80 | |