| 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 | $138.75 | 12.759% | $156.4531 | $156.45 | $156.45 | $156.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.85 | 3.411% | $36.0387 | $36.04 | $36.05 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.81 | 12.753% | $190.3383 | $190.34 | $190.35 | $190.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.41 | 8.504% | $115.4591 | $115.46 | $115.45 | $115.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.69 | 11.565% | $79.9809 | $79.98 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $94.37 | 11.126% | $104.8696 | $104.87 | $104.85 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.59 | 12.141% | $64.582 | $64.58 | $64.60 | $64.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $672.47 | $747.7217 | $747.72 | $747.75 | $747.80 | |