| 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 | $150.92 | 4.873% | $158.2743 | $158.27 | $158.25 | $158.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.48 | 9.870% | $6.0209 | $6.02 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.42 | 5.127% | $58.2614 | $58.26 | $58.25 | $58.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $222.97 | 7.696% | $240.1298 | $240.13 | $240.15 | $240.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $107.55 | 8.372% | $116.5541 | $116.55 | $116.55 | $116.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.60 | 4.617% | $114.6602 | $114.66 | $114.65 | $114.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $35.96 | 13.705% | $40.8883 | $40.89 | $40.90 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.90 | $734.7890 | $734.78 | $734.75 | $734.90 | |