| 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 | $135.28 | 12.488% | $152.1738 | $152.17 | $152.15 | $152.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $7.58 | 8.594% | $8.2314 | $8.23 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.89 | 8.182% | $34.4992 | $34.50 | $34.50 | $34.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $10.30 | 5.123% | $10.8277 | $10.83 | $10.85 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.87 | 4.654% | $162.0776 | $162.08 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.44 | 11.361% | $150.8273 | $150.83 | $150.85 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $239.69 | 8.392% | $259.8048 | $259.80 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $715.05 | $778.4418 | $778.44 | $778.50 | $778.40 | |