| 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 | $150.37 | 4.757% | $157.5231 | $157.52 | $157.50 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.33 | 13.258% | $155.5372 | $155.54 | $155.55 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.37 | 3.353% | $46.8913 | $46.89 | $46.90 | $46.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.93 | 11.400% | $148.084 | $148.08 | $148.10 | $148.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.78 | 7.539% | $20.1958 | $20.20 | $20.20 | $20.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.95 | 6.350% | $183.9323 | $183.93 | $183.95 | $183.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.99 | 8.116% | $50.8037 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.72 | $762.9674 | $762.96 | $763.00 | $762.90 | |