| 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 | $136.79 | 13.775% | $155.6328 | $155.63 | $155.65 | $155.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.64 | 12.488% | $73.8371 | $73.84 | $73.85 | $73.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $30.79 | 6.492% | $32.7889 | $32.79 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $55.86 | 11.835% | $62.471 | $62.47 | $62.45 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $214.72 | 10.855% | $238.0279 | $238.03 | $238.05 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $158.53 | 10.725% | $175.5323 | $175.53 | $175.55 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.84 | 7.643% | $80.56 | $80.56 | $80.55 | $80.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $737.17 | $818.8500 | $818.85 | $818.90 | $818.80 | |