| 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 | $148.25 | 6.529% | $157.9292 | $157.93 | $157.95 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.74 | 5.584% | $8.1722 | $8.17 | $8.15 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $58.31 | 8.580% | $63.313 | $63.31 | $63.30 | $63.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.91 | 13.123% | $72.2969 | $72.30 | $72.30 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.26 | 4.529% | $166.4729 | $166.47 | $166.45 | $166.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.39 | 8.398% | $69.7975 | $69.80 | $69.80 | $69.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $207.44 | 4.435% | $216.64 | $216.64 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.30 | $754.6217 | $754.62 | $754.60 | $754.60 | |