| 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 | $140.36 | 5.794% | $148.4925 | $148.49 | $148.50 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.47 | 4.851% | $61.3064 | $61.31 | $61.30 | $61.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.29 | 5.254% | $56.0899 | $56.09 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.76 | 7.189% | $20.1087 | $20.11 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $74.61 | 9.215% | $81.4853 | $81.49 | $81.50 | $81.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.32 | 5.588% | $248.4697 | $248.47 | $248.45 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.46 | 4.395% | $132.0179 | $132.02 | $132.00 | $132.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $707.27 | $747.9704 | $747.98 | $747.95 | $748.00 | |