| 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 | $149.45 | 5.323% | $157.4052 | $157.41 | $157.40 | $157.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.45 | 6.307% | $32.3705 | $32.37 | $32.35 | $32.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.49 | 5.156% | $245.5287 | $245.53 | $245.55 | $245.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.75 | 6.335% | $29.508 | $29.51 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $81.61 | 5.837% | $86.3736 | $86.37 | $86.35 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.31 | 5.365% | $177.3398 | $177.34 | $177.35 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $30.96 | 9.474% | $33.8932 | $33.89 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $722.02 | $762.4190 | $762.42 | $762.40 | $762.40 | |