| 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 | 8.660% | $150.7658 | $150.77 | $150.75 | $150.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $246.30 | 7.497% | $264.7651 | $264.77 | $264.75 | $264.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.82 | 10.806% | $202.5755 | $202.58 | $202.60 | $202.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $99.82 | 10.103% | $109.9048 | $109.90 | $109.90 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.54 | 8.817% | $78.9359 | $78.94 | $78.95 | $78.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.40 | 12.696% | $230.3506 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $235.74 | 10.199% | $259.7831 | $259.78 | $259.80 | $259.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,180.37 | $1,297.0808 | $1,297.09 | $1,297.10 | $1,297.20 | |