| 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 | $147.25 | 7.338% | $158.0552 | $158.06 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.34 | 7.742% | $5.7534 | $5.75 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.56 | 8.766% | $36.5019 | $36.50 | $36.50 | $36.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.95 | 6.678% | $233.5715 | $233.57 | $233.55 | $233.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.28 | 13.598% | $42.3493 | $42.35 | $42.35 | $42.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $231.50 | 11.868% | $258.9744 | $258.97 | $258.95 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.83 | 6.248% | $43.3811 | $43.38 | $43.40 | $43.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.71 | $778.5868 | $778.58 | $778.55 | $778.70 | |