| 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 | $144.66 | 9.552% | $158.4779 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.65 | 7.493% | $29.7218 | $29.72 | $29.70 | $29.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $109.50 | 5.541% | $115.5674 | $115.57 | $115.55 | $115.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.57 | 10.741% | $34.9609 | $34.96 | $34.95 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $130.98 | 9.599% | $143.5528 | $143.55 | $143.55 | $143.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.57 | 3.510% | $5.7655 | $5.77 | $5.75 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.81 | 10.129% | $259.6952 | $259.70 | $259.70 | $259.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $685.74 | $747.7415 | $747.75 | $747.70 | $747.90 | |