| 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 | $137.36 | 13.388% | $155.7498 | $155.75 | $155.75 | $155.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $50.88 | 10.273% | $56.1069 | $56.11 | $56.10 | $56.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.71 | 5.231% | $108.0828 | $108.08 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.91 | 6.707% | $13.7759 | $13.78 | $13.80 | $13.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.71 | 10.720% | $46.1813 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.89 | 6.376% | $184.9772 | $184.98 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $234.82 | 12.851% | $264.9967 | $265.00 | $265.00 | $265.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.28 | $829.8706 | $829.88 | $829.95 | $829.90 | |