| 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 | $137.89 | 8.449% | $149.5403 | $149.54 | $149.55 | $149.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $175.66 | 8.868% | $191.2375 | $191.24 | $191.25 | $191.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $157.91 | 8.614% | $171.5124 | $171.51 | $171.50 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.34 | 9.361% | $49.5843 | $49.58 | $49.60 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.42 | 12.683% | $15.1221 | $15.12 | $15.10 | $15.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.66 | 7.184% | $53.2276 | $53.23 | $53.25 | $53.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $193.32 | 3.365% | $199.8252 | $199.83 | $199.85 | $199.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $773.20 | $830.0494 | $830.05 | $830.10 | $829.90 | |