| 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 | $152.88 | 5.476% | $161.2517 | $161.25 | $161.25 | $161.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.59 | 5.124% | $76.3095 | $76.31 | $76.30 | $76.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.41 | 5.685% | $92.3793 | $92.38 | $92.40 | $92.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.75 | 8.359% | $9.4814 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.67 | 6.180% | $245.9872 | $245.99 | $246.00 | $246.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.41 | 10.766% | $154.4189 | $154.42 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $13.54 | 9.434% | $14.8174 | $14.82 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $706.25 | $754.6454 | $754.65 | $754.65 | $754.70 | |