| 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 | $165.96 | 8.713% | $180.4201 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.64 | 10.126% | $85.5018 | $85.50 | $85.50 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $74.63 | 8.437% | $80.9265 | $80.93 | $80.95 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.62 | 11.424% | $21.8614 | $21.86 | $21.85 | $21.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.30 | 11.770% | $123.2823 | $123.28 | $123.30 | $123.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.28 | 11.282% | $6.9885 | $6.99 | $7.00 | $7.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.55 | 13.621% | $269.9067 | $269.91 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $691.98 | $768.8873 | $768.89 | $768.90 | $768.90 | |