| 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 | $132.90 | 13.629% | $151.0129 | $151.01 | $151.00 | $151.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $166.47 | 13.375% | $188.7354 | $188.74 | $188.75 | $188.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $140.84 | 10.400% | $155.4874 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $51.96 | 7.488% | $55.8508 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.45 | 5.492% | $264.2047 | $264.20 | $264.20 | $264.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.94 | 6.232% | $36.0551 | $36.06 | $36.05 | $36.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.82 | 11.411% | $19.8534 | $19.85 | $19.85 | $19.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $794.38 | $871.1997 | $871.20 | $871.20 | $871.30 | |