| 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 | $156.25 | 12.259% | $175.4047 | $175.40 | $175.40 | $175.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.60 | 6.580% | $147.7199 | $147.72 | $147.70 | $147.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.92 | 5.249% | $84.115 | $84.12 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $40.28 | 12.377% | $45.2655 | $45.27 | $45.25 | $45.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $117.94 | 10.760% | $130.6303 | $130.63 | $130.65 | $130.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $88.82 | 7.361% | $95.358 | $95.36 | $95.35 | $95.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.98 | 4.192% | $98.9616 | $98.96 | $98.95 | $99.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.79 | $777.4550 | $777.46 | $777.40 | $777.50 | |