| 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 | $145.70 | 5.734% | $154.0544 | $154.05 | $154.05 | $154.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.54 | 12.317% | $158.9735 | $158.97 | $158.95 | $159.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $11.48 | 8.827% | $12.4933 | $12.49 | $12.50 | $12.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.52 | 5.417% | $7.9274 | $7.93 | $7.95 | $7.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $228.26 | 8.795% | $248.3355 | $248.34 | $248.35 | $248.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.83 | 8.178% | $60.3958 | $60.40 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $181.84 | 8.437% | $197.1818 | $197.18 | $197.20 | $197.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $772.17 | $839.3617 | $839.36 | $839.40 | $839.40 | |