| 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 | $150.26 | 5.412% | $158.3921 | $158.39 | $158.40 | $158.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.80 | 10.266% | $50.5018 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $223.50 | 9.247% | $244.167 | $244.17 | $244.15 | $244.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.57 | 6.320% | $232.3836 | $232.38 | $232.40 | $232.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $22.89 | 4.356% | $23.8871 | $23.89 | $23.90 | $23.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.71 | 8.247% | $46.2323 | $46.23 | $46.25 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.86 | 12.758% | $30.2868 | $30.29 | $30.30 | $30.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.59 | $785.8507 | $785.85 | $785.90 | $785.90 | |