| 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 | $150.87 | 4.615% | $157.8327 | $157.83 | $157.85 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.54 | 8.592% | $6.016 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.87 | 7.780% | $74.2281 | $74.23 | $74.25 | $74.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.98 | 5.778% | $9.4989 | $9.50 | $9.50 | $9.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $177.53 | 11.808% | $198.4927 | $198.49 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.53 | 6.274% | $69.6414 | $69.64 | $69.65 | $69.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.72 | 5.317% | $262.9976 | $263.00 | $263.00 | $263.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.04 | $778.7074 | $778.71 | $778.75 | $778.60 | |