| 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 | $69.25 | 7.624% | $74.5296 | $74.53 | $74.55 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $151.45 | 5.549% | $159.854 | $159.85 | $159.85 | $159.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $118.66 | 8.840% | $129.1495 | $129.15 | $129.15 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.50 | 10.684% | $55.8954 | $55.90 | $55.90 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $237.48 | 8.222% | $257.0056 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.82 | 11.764% | $158.5037 | $158.50 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.62 | 4.782% | $51.9928 | $51.99 | $52.00 | $52.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $818.78 | $886.9306 | $886.93 | $886.95 | $886.90 | |