| 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 | $235.57 | 6.762% | $251.4992 | $251.50 | $251.50 | $251.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.75 | 8.687% | $155.1507 | $155.15 | $155.15 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $102.73 | 5.678% | $108.563 | $108.56 | $108.55 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.98 | 11.467% | $32.3031 | $32.30 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.75 | 12.151% | $51.3091 | $51.31 | $51.30 | $51.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $189.79 | 4.429% | $198.1958 | $198.20 | $198.20 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.58 | 9.230% | $39.9563 | $39.96 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.15 | $836.9772 | $836.98 | $836.95 | $837.10 | |