| 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 | $139.61 | 9.198% | $152.4513 | $152.45 | $152.45 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.59 | 5.238% | $75.3399 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.45 | 9.447% | $38.799 | $38.80 | $38.80 | $38.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $155.39 | 12.493% | $174.8029 | $174.80 | $174.80 | $174.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $245.47 | 6.126% | $260.5075 | $260.51 | $260.50 | $260.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $55.42 | 9.744% | $60.8201 | $60.82 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $61.86 | 10.577% | $68.4029 | $68.40 | $68.40 | $68.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.79 | $831.1236 | $831.12 | $831.10 | $831.10 | |