| 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 | $149.89 | 5.780% | $158.5536 | $158.55 | $158.55 | $158.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.88 | 8.374% | $52.9732 | $52.97 | $52.95 | $53.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.70 | 10.595% | $47.2241 | $47.22 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.64 | 11.465% | $18.5478 | $18.55 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.77 | 5.632% | $138.135 | $138.14 | $138.15 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.63 | 10.739% | $272.0082 | $272.01 | $272.00 | $272.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.54 | 12.770% | $107.7405 | $107.74 | $107.75 | $107.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.05 | $795.1824 | $795.18 | $795.15 | $795.10 | |