| 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 | $149.94 | 5.402% | $158.0398 | $158.04 | $158.05 | $158.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.86 | 7.725% | $10.6217 | $10.62 | $10.60 | $10.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.79 | 8.212% | $51.7145 | $51.71 | $51.70 | $51.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $203.39 | 10.152% | $224.0382 | $224.04 | $224.05 | $224.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.87 | 8.814% | $56.4418 | $56.44 | $56.45 | $56.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $82.36 | 4.743% | $86.2663 | $86.27 | $86.25 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $145.70 | 11.636% | $162.6537 | $162.65 | $162.65 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $690.91 | $749.7760 | $749.77 | $749.75 | $749.70 | |