| 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 | $135.64 | 13.839% | $154.4112 | $154.41 | $154.40 | $154.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.45 | 12.663% | $98.5238 | $98.52 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $37.88 | 10.109% | $41.7093 | $41.71 | $41.70 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.78 | 12.738% | $236.5018 | $236.50 | $236.50 | $236.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $21.43 | 9.767% | $23.5231 | $23.52 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.96 | 8.365% | $160.3369 | $160.34 | $160.35 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $47.95 | 5.536% | $50.6045 | $50.60 | $50.60 | $50.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.09 | $765.6106 | $765.60 | $765.55 | $765.50 | |