| 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 | $140.45 | 6.805% | $150.0076 | $150.01 | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $124.68 | 7.842% | $134.4574 | $134.46 | $134.45 | $134.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $204.42 | 13.392% | $231.7959 | $231.80 | $231.80 | $231.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $47.38 | 7.427% | $50.8989 | $50.90 | $50.90 | $50.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.48 | 6.718% | $78.4164 | $78.42 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $110.47 | 9.346% | $120.7945 | $120.79 | $120.80 | $120.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.67 | 6.746% | $18.862 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $718.55 | $785.2327 | $785.24 | $785.20 | $785.30 | |