| 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 | $142.63 | 5.695% | $150.7528 | $150.75 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $46.36 | 11.292% | $51.595 | $51.60 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.75 | 8.396% | $9.4847 | $9.48 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $153.94 | 6.520% | $163.9769 | $163.98 | $164.00 | $164.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.84 | 6.661% | $21.1615 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.41 | 13.658% | $120.9435 | $120.94 | $120.95 | $120.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.58 | 6.749% | $213.0497 | $213.05 | $213.05 | $213.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.51 | $730.9641 | $730.96 | $731.00 | $731.00 | |