| 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 | $150.75 | 7.729% | $162.4015 | $162.40 | $162.40 | $162.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $198.32 | 7.299% | $212.7954 | $212.80 | $212.80 | $212.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $34.64 | 5.797% | $36.6481 | $36.65 | $36.65 | $36.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $189.58 | 12.497% | $213.2718 | $213.27 | $213.25 | $213.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.28 | 12.295% | $57.5849 | $57.58 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $27.86 | 10.778% | $30.8628 | $30.86 | $30.85 | $30.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $51.31 | 10.106% | $56.4954 | $56.50 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.74 | $770.0599 | $770.06 | $770.05 | $770.10 | |