| 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 | $165.99 | 11.603% | $185.2498 | $185.25 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.92 | 10.821% | $76.3778 | $76.38 | $76.40 | $76.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.61 | 8.750% | $80.0509 | $80.05 | $80.05 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $125.36 | 6.356% | $133.3279 | $133.33 | $133.35 | $133.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $242.30 | 3.622% | $251.0761 | $251.08 | $251.10 | $251.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.77 | 13.554% | $29.2629 | $29.26 | $29.25 | $29.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $42.62 | 5.616% | $45.0135 | $45.01 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $744.57 | $800.3589 | $800.36 | $800.40 | $800.40 | |