| 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 | $150.55 | 5.246% | $158.4479 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.81 | 6.870% | $100.2547 | $100.25 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.59 | 13.842% | $229.4941 | $229.49 | $229.50 | $229.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.90 | 10.839% | $14.2982 | $14.30 | $14.30 | $14.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.79 | 9.618% | $84.1757 | $84.18 | $84.20 | $84.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $39.78 | 12.545% | $44.7704 | $44.77 | $44.75 | $44.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.66 | 5.622% | $95.7569 | $95.76 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $666.08 | $727.1979 | $727.20 | $727.20 | $727.30 | |