| 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 | $145.78 | 5.113% | $153.2337 | $153.23 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.78 | 5.617% | $76.8681 | $76.87 | $76.85 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.43 | 6.752% | $5.7966 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.48 | 8.584% | $13.5513 | $13.55 | $13.55 | $13.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.78 | 4.141% | $136.1956 | $136.20 | $136.20 | $136.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $70.26 | 8.195% | $76.0178 | $76.02 | $76.00 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.26 | 7.712% | $126.3031 | $126.30 | $126.30 | $126.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.77 | $587.9662 | $587.97 | $587.95 | $588.00 | |