| 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 | $145.49 | 7.739% | $156.7495 | $156.75 | $156.75 | $156.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.57 | 12.162% | $21.9501 | $21.95 | $21.95 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $33.70 | 12.211% | $37.8151 | $37.82 | $37.80 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $205.29 | 12.697% | $231.3557 | $231.36 | $231.35 | $231.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.78 | 6.418% | $185.9974 | $186.00 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $13.85 | 11.751% | $15.4775 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.25 | 7.807% | $103.7642 | $103.76 | $103.75 | $103.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.93 | $753.1095 | $753.12 | $753.10 | $753.20 | |