| 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 | $110.65 | 8.675% | $120.2489 | $120.25 | $120.25 | $120.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.45 | 8.319% | $74.1444 | $74.14 | $74.15 | $74.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.28 | 10.638% | $54.5224 | $54.52 | $54.50 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.67 | 3.374% | $52.3796 | $52.38 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $223.94 | 13.778% | $254.7945 | $254.79 | $254.80 | $254.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.53 | 5.315% | $63.7472 | $63.75 | $63.75 | $63.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.96 | 3.224% | $157.8914 | $157.89 | $157.90 | $157.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $716.48 | $777.7284 | $777.72 | $777.75 | $777.60 | |