| 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 | $136.58 | 13.672% | $155.2532 | $155.25 | $155.25 | $155.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.46 | 12.325% | $8.3794 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.34 | 7.853% | $15.4661 | $15.47 | $15.45 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.75 | 5.807% | $80.1488 | $80.15 | $80.15 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $163.89 | 7.465% | $176.1244 | $176.12 | $176.10 | $176.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.90 | 9.742% | $206.2052 | $206.21 | $206.20 | $206.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $241.73 | 12.304% | $271.4725 | $271.47 | $271.45 | $271.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.65 | $913.0496 | $913.05 | $913.00 | $913.10 | |