| 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 | $7.50 | 9.825% | $8.2369 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.71 | 4.660% | $152.5001 | $152.50 | $152.50 | $152.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.85 | 5.789% | $77.0673 | $77.07 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $166.62 | 13.487% | $189.092 | $189.09 | $189.10 | $189.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.67 | 11.635% | $32.0058 | $32.01 | $32.00 | $32.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $243.82 | 10.835% | $270.2379 | $270.24 | $270.25 | $270.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.55 | 10.169% | $49.0803 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.72 | $778.2203 | $778.23 | $778.25 | $778.20 | |