| 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 | $139.99 | 8.735% | $152.2181 | $152.22 | $152.20 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.31 | 5.305% | $50.8728 | $50.87 | $50.85 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.30 | 6.631% | $14.1819 | $14.18 | $14.20 | $14.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.34 | 9.549% | $77.0568 | $77.06 | $77.05 | $77.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.91 | 12.548% | $40.416 | $40.42 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $246.89 | 6.559% | $263.0835 | $263.08 | $263.10 | $263.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.87 | 5.469% | $158.0664 | $158.07 | $158.05 | $158.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.61 | $755.8955 | $755.90 | $755.85 | $756.00 | |