| 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 | $135.82 | 12.687% | $153.0515 | $153.05 | $153.05 | $153.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.46 | 13.273% | $50.3612 | $50.36 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $50.38 | 6.685% | $53.7479 | $53.75 | $53.75 | $53.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.40 | 12.802% | $8.3473 | $8.35 | $8.35 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $176.40 | 11.438% | $196.5766 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $41.94 | 12.545% | $47.2014 | $47.20 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $245.80 | 8.702% | $267.1895 | $267.19 | $267.20 | $267.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $702.20 | $776.4754 | $776.48 | $776.50 | $776.50 | |