| 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 | $141.68 | 10.425% | $156.4501 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 7.758% | $76.9392 | $76.94 | $76.95 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.69 | 7.378% | $108.1189 | $108.12 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.26 | 4.316% | $7.5733 | $7.57 | $7.55 | $7.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.97 | 13.289% | $32.8198 | $32.82 | $32.80 | $32.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.68 | 7.423% | $185.498 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.48 | 7.141% | $243.7243 | $243.72 | $243.70 | $243.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $750.16 | $811.1236 | $811.12 | $811.05 | $811.10 | |