| 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 | $218.68 | 8.729% | $237.7686 | $237.77 | $237.75 | $237.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.36 | 3.805% | $79.2655 | $79.27 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.69 | 13.369% | $16.6539 | $16.65 | $16.65 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.39 | 13.634% | $60.6692 | $60.67 | $60.65 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $7.57 | 12.710% | $8.5321 | $8.53 | $8.55 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.49 | 8.371% | $165.2549 | $165.25 | $165.25 | $165.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.94 | 9.474% | $175.0927 | $175.09 | $175.10 | $175.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.12 | $743.2369 | $743.23 | $743.20 | $743.40 | |