| 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 | $147.80 | 4.650% | $154.6727 | $154.67 | $154.65 | $154.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.77 | 5.654% | $50.4709 | $50.47 | $50.45 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $116.47 | 13.864% | $132.6174 | $132.62 | $132.60 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $154.47 | 6.165% | $163.9931 | $163.99 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $43.88 | 11.583% | $48.9626 | $48.96 | $48.95 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.36 | 6.580% | $95.2399 | $95.24 | $95.25 | $95.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $126.52 | 10.355% | $139.6211 | $139.62 | $139.60 | $139.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.27 | $785.5777 | $785.57 | $785.50 | $785.60 | |