| 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 | $140.33 | 5.666% | $148.2811 | $148.28 | $148.30 | $148.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $28.91 | 11.698% | $32.2919 | $32.29 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.79 | 7.683% | $251.7521 | $251.75 | $251.75 | $251.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.90 | 7.777% | $157.2466 | $157.25 | $157.25 | $157.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.51 | 6.508% | $164.5655 | $164.57 | $164.55 | $164.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.84 | 3.701% | $7.0931 | $7.09 | $7.10 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $6.73 | 10.792% | $7.4563 | $7.46 | $7.45 | $7.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $717.01 | $768.6866 | $768.69 | $768.70 | $768.80 | |