| 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 | $145.39 | 7.375% | $156.1125 | $156.11 | $156.10 | $156.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.43 | 7.812% | $43.5884 | $43.59 | $43.60 | $43.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $214.83 | 10.132% | $236.5966 | $236.60 | $236.60 | $236.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.26 | 12.371% | $80.0756 | $80.08 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $215.80 | 3.698% | $223.7803 | $223.78 | $223.80 | $223.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $26.40 | 9.722% | $28.9666 | $28.97 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.90 | 5.514% | $17.8319 | $17.83 | $17.85 | $17.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.01 | $786.9519 | $786.96 | $787.00 | $787.00 | |