| 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 | $140.31 | 5.873% | $148.5504 | $148.55 | $148.55 | $148.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $110.79 | 4.218% | $115.4631 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $150.93 | 8.250% | $163.3817 | $163.38 | $163.40 | $163.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.56 | 7.460% | $48.9588 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.26 | 8.578% | $43.7135 | $43.71 | $43.70 | $43.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $148.51 | 8.670% | $161.3858 | $161.39 | $161.40 | $161.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.40 | 3.202% | $35.5015 | $35.50 | $35.50 | $35.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.76 | $716.9548 | $716.95 | $716.95 | $717.10 | |