| 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 | $145.44 | 13.775% | $165.4744 | $165.47 | $165.45 | $165.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $14.88 | 6.271% | $15.8131 | $15.81 | $15.80 | $15.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $179.58 | 12.572% | $202.1568 | $202.16 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.94 | 7.807% | $84.0248 | $84.02 | $84.00 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.90 | 4.317% | $101.0832 | $101.08 | $101.10 | $101.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.70 | 9.485% | $196.7445 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.98 | 4.629% | $9.3957 | $9.40 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $703.42 | $774.6925 | $774.68 | $774.65 | $774.70 | |