| 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 | $142.54 | 9.549% | $156.1511 | $156.15 | $156.15 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.54 | 9.524% | $101.3535 | $101.35 | $101.35 | $101.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.70 | 13.628% | $71.2448 | $71.24 | $71.25 | $71.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 8.513% | $128.8592 | $128.86 | $128.85 | $128.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.50 | 4.112% | $15.0962 | $15.10 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.81 | 7.187% | $118.7739 | $118.77 | $118.75 | $118.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $163.94 | 11.547% | $182.8702 | $182.87 | $182.85 | $182.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.78 | $774.3489 | $774.34 | $774.30 | $774.50 | |