| 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 | $143.54 | 5.120% | $150.8892 | $150.89 | $150.90 | $150.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $6.43 | 5.784% | $6.8019 | $6.80 | $6.80 | $6.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $76.80 | 10.724% | $85.036 | $85.04 | $85.05 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.27 | 11.241% | $74.8318 | $74.83 | $74.85 | $74.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.93 | 8.578% | $50.9557 | $50.96 | $50.95 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.39 | 10.604% | $274.7293 | $274.73 | $274.75 | $274.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $9.50 | 8.447% | $10.3025 | $10.30 | $10.30 | $10.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $598.86 | $653.5464 | $653.55 | $653.60 | $653.50 | |