| 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 | $171.35 | 5.194% | $180.2499 | $180.25 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.79 | 7.635% | $35.2935 | $35.29 | $35.30 | $35.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $90.53 | 7.448% | $97.2727 | $97.27 | $97.25 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.90 | 12.214% | $241.1479 | $241.15 | $241.15 | $241.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $125.69 | 6.310% | $133.621 | $133.62 | $133.60 | $133.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.70 | 8.235% | $13.7458 | $13.75 | $13.75 | $13.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $72.31 | 6.719% | $77.1685 | $77.17 | $77.15 | $77.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $720.27 | $778.4993 | $778.50 | $778.45 | $778.40 | |