| 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 | $163.48 | 9.538% | $179.0727 | $179.07 | $179.05 | $179.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.29 | 12.785% | $49.9525 | $49.95 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.36 | 5.821% | $106.202 | $106.20 | $106.20 | $106.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.41 | 7.699% | $38.1362 | $38.14 | $38.15 | $38.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.83 | 11.159% | $26.4892 | $26.49 | $26.50 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $240.68 | 13.208% | $272.469 | $272.47 | $272.45 | $272.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $81.32 | 12.835% | $91.7574 | $91.76 | $91.75 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.37 | $764.0790 | $764.08 | $764.05 | $764.20 | |