| 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 | $137.54 | 13.709% | $156.3954 | $156.40 | $156.40 | $156.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $27.94 | 7.433% | $30.0168 | $30.02 | $30.00 | $30.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.74 | 10.601% | $60.543 | $60.54 | $60.55 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.83 | 9.589% | $263.9232 | $263.92 | $263.90 | $263.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $185.69 | 4.431% | $193.9179 | $193.92 | $193.90 | $193.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.47 | 13.839% | $21.0261 | $21.03 | $21.05 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $43.93 | 10.836% | $48.6903 | $48.69 | $48.70 | $48.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.14 | $774.5127 | $774.52 | $774.50 | $774.40 | |