| 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 | $188.35 | 12.651% | $212.1782 | $212.18 | $212.20 | $212.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.36 | 6.235% | $74.7469 | $74.75 | $74.75 | $74.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $201.61 | 11.604% | $225.0048 | $225.00 | $225.00 | $225.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $33.31 | 11.117% | $37.0131 | $37.01 | $37.00 | $37.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.91 | 11.298% | $77.8084 | $77.81 | $77.80 | $77.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.99 | 9.585% | $8.7558 | $8.76 | $8.75 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.60 | 5.854% | $145.6551 | $145.66 | $145.65 | $145.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.13 | $781.1623 | $781.17 | $781.15 | $781.20 | |