| 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 | $157.54 | 13.351% | $178.5732 | $178.57 | $178.55 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.50 | 3.696% | $124.9537 | $124.95 | $124.95 | $125.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.34 | 11.804% | $30.5672 | $30.57 | $30.55 | $30.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $41.36 | 6.130% | $43.8954 | $43.90 | $43.90 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.29 | 4.146% | $147.1479 | $147.15 | $147.15 | $147.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.58 | 12.569% | $141.3642 | $141.36 | $141.35 | $141.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $109.85 | 5.379% | $115.7588 | $115.76 | $115.75 | $115.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.46 | $782.2604 | $782.26 | $782.20 | $782.40 | |