| 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 | $140.25 | 5.661% | $148.1896 | $148.19 | $148.20 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.85 | 11.226% | $75.4668 | $75.47 | $75.45 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.81 | 3.510% | $80.5411 | $80.54 | $80.55 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.55 | 8.550% | $85.266 | $85.27 | $85.25 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $146.89 | 7.538% | $157.9626 | $157.96 | $157.95 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.51 | 9.515% | $14.7955 | $14.80 | $14.80 | $14.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $100.65 | 11.652% | $112.3777 | $112.38 | $112.40 | $112.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $625.51 | $674.5993 | $674.61 | $674.60 | $674.70 | |