| 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 | $142.50 | 5.762% | $150.7109 | $150.71 | $150.70 | $150.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $12.79 | 8.266% | $13.8472 | $13.85 | $13.85 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $216.37 | 6.475% | $230.38 | $230.38 | $230.40 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $158.42 | 12.539% | $178.2843 | $178.28 | $178.30 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.28 | 6.512% | $29.0565 | $29.06 | $29.05 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.93 | 13.673% | $18.1081 | $18.11 | $18.10 | $18.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $177.80 | 11.647% | $198.5084 | $198.51 | $198.50 | $198.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $751.09 | $818.8954 | $818.90 | $818.90 | $818.90 | |