| 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 | $102.73 | 10.845% | $113.8711 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $224.27 | 12.468% | $252.232 | $252.23 | $252.25 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.68 | 12.484% | $9.7636 | $9.76 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $148.67 | 10.763% | $164.6714 | $164.67 | $164.65 | $164.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.53 | 3.181% | $21.1831 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.43 | 5.490% | $39.4849 | $39.48 | $39.50 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $150.44 | 11.216% | $167.3134 | $167.31 | $167.30 | $167.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.75 | $768.5195 | $768.50 | $768.50 | $768.60 | |