| 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 | $145.78 | 6.675% | $155.5108 | $155.51 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.37 | 5.637% | $74.3368 | $74.34 | $74.35 | $74.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.90 | 10.460% | $207.5543 | $207.55 | $207.55 | $207.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.46 | 9.391% | $66.1378 | $66.14 | $66.15 | $66.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.55 | 13.829% | $29.0833 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.91 | 3.326% | $31.9381 | $31.94 | $31.95 | $31.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.85 | 3.763% | $253.0261 | $253.03 | $253.05 | $253.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.82 | $817.5872 | $817.59 | $817.65 | $817.50 | |