| 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 | $144.43 | 5.562% | $152.4632 | $152.46 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.69 | 12.285% | $40.0745 | $40.07 | $40.05 | $40.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.63 | 8.789% | $10.4764 | $10.48 | $10.50 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.99 | 10.727% | $30.9925 | $30.99 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.70 | 7.250% | $230.2658 | $230.27 | $230.25 | $230.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.72 | 13.169% | $266.762 | $266.76 | $266.75 | $266.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.74 | 3.419% | $27.6542 | $27.65 | $27.65 | $27.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.90 | $758.6886 | $758.68 | $758.65 | $758.90 | |