| 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 | $140.39 | 5.750% | $148.4624 | $148.46 | $148.45 | $148.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.50 | 8.344% | $168.4749 | $168.47 | $168.45 | $168.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.51 | 7.423% | $9.1417 | $9.14 | $9.15 | $9.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.28 | 6.211% | $74.6451 | $74.65 | $74.65 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.64 | 11.408% | $201.2474 | $201.25 | $201.25 | $201.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.40 | 13.596% | $8.4061 | $8.41 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.35 | 10.523% | $106.4889 | $106.49 | $106.50 | $106.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $659.07 | $716.8665 | $716.87 | $716.85 | $716.80 | |