| 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 | $151.55 | 4.555% | $158.4531 | $158.45 | $158.45 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.95 | 13.837% | $96.7045 | $96.70 | $96.70 | $96.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.72 | 13.575% | $58.741 | $58.74 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $44.30 | 9.372% | $48.4518 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $79.25 | 13.528% | $89.9709 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.29 | 7.125% | $47.4457 | $47.45 | $47.45 | $47.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $238.71 | 10.810% | $264.5146 | $264.51 | $264.50 | $264.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.77 | $764.2816 | $764.27 | $764.25 | $764.30 | |