| 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 | $132.77 | 8.824% | $144.4856 | $144.49 | $144.50 | $144.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $213.82 | 8.361% | $231.6975 | $231.70 | $231.70 | $231.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.50 | 3.561% | $8.8027 | $8.80 | $8.80 | $8.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $25.56 | 9.508% | $27.9902 | $27.99 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.27 | 12.291% | $38.4821 | $38.48 | $38.50 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.27 | 10.241% | $207.5507 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.80 | 12.456% | $94.2381 | $94.24 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.99 | $753.2469 | $753.25 | $753.30 | $753.30 | |