| 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 | $149.97 | 5.650% | $158.4433 | $158.44 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.87 | 5.752% | $200.7913 | $200.79 | $200.80 | $200.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.57 | 12.206% | $157.728 | $157.73 | $157.75 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.48 | 8.228% | $36.2347 | $36.23 | $36.25 | $36.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.77 | 9.678% | $45.8125 | $45.81 | $45.80 | $45.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $144.73 | 10.264% | $159.5851 | $159.59 | $159.60 | $159.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.74 | 13.274% | $17.8293 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.13 | $776.4242 | $776.42 | $776.50 | $776.30 | |