| 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 | $176.80 | 12.837% | $199.4958 | $199.50 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 7.847% | $77.0028 | $77.00 | $77.00 | $77.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $131.44 | 6.755% | $140.3188 | $140.32 | $140.30 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.55 | 4.172% | $32.8663 | $32.87 | $32.85 | $32.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.88 | 10.151% | $149.6732 | $149.67 | $149.65 | $149.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.72 | 7.494% | $49.1463 | $49.15 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $133.82 | 9.710% | $146.8139 | $146.81 | $146.80 | $146.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.61 | $795.3171 | $795.32 | $795.25 | $795.30 | |