| 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 | $181.25 | 12.678% | $204.2289 | $204.23 | $204.25 | $204.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.28 | 8.850% | $76.4998 | $76.50 | $76.50 | $76.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.32 | 5.415% | $248.0626 | $248.06 | $248.05 | $248.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.75 | 4.279% | $40.4081 | $40.41 | $40.40 | $40.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.55 | 12.683% | $41.1856 | $41.19 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $7.73 | 6.742% | $8.2512 | $8.25 | $8.25 | $8.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.47 | 9.367% | $148.1595 | $148.16 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.35 | $766.7957 | $766.80 | $766.80 | $766.90 | |