| 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 | $140.64 | 5.349% | $148.1628 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.30 | 6.746% | $75.0424 | $75.04 | $75.05 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.63 | 13.826% | $171.4561 | $171.46 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.52 | 9.575% | $156.1663 | $156.17 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.28 | 10.345% | $194.5162 | $194.52 | $194.50 | $194.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.63 | 8.801% | $35.5018 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.56 | 4.483% | $5.8093 | $5.81 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.56 | $786.6549 | $786.66 | $786.60 | $786.70 | |