| 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 | $151.83 | 3.291% | $156.8267 | $156.83 | $156.85 | $156.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $200.67 | 8.521% | $217.7691 | $217.77 | $217.75 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.96 | 8.669% | $6.4767 | $6.48 | $6.50 | $6.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $178.92 | 10.680% | $198.0287 | $198.03 | $198.05 | $198.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $55.85 | 9.112% | $60.9391 | $60.94 | $60.95 | $60.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.45 | 6.234% | $13.2261 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $107.38 | 6.860% | $114.7463 | $114.75 | $114.75 | $114.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.06 | $768.0127 | $768.03 | $768.10 | $767.90 | |