| 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 | $138.60 | 12.584% | $156.0414 | $156.04 | $156.05 | $156.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.95 | 5.810% | $261.2978 | $261.30 | $261.30 | $261.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.69 | 10.709% | $76.046 | $76.05 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.82 | 5.131% | $40.8119 | $40.81 | $40.80 | $40.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.52 | 3.321% | $130.7217 | $130.72 | $130.70 | $130.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.95 | 13.750% | $47.7181 | $47.72 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $59.68 | 3.855% | $61.9807 | $61.98 | $62.00 | $62.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.21 | $774.6176 | $774.62 | $774.60 | $774.50 | |