| 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 | $157.72 | 12.540% | $177.4981 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.57 | 7.748% | $15.6989 | $15.70 | $15.70 | $15.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $124.52 | 11.207% | $138.475 | $138.48 | $138.50 | $138.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $214.62 | 7.753% | $231.2595 | $231.26 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $100.97 | 9.770% | $110.8348 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.76 | 4.309% | $65.4643 | $65.46 | $65.45 | $65.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $88.80 | 6.486% | $94.5596 | $94.56 | $94.55 | $94.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $763.96 | $833.7902 | $833.79 | $833.80 | $833.90 | |