| 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 | $147.50 | 12.712% | $166.2502 | $166.25 | $166.25 | $166.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.34 | 10.665% | $198.4666 | $198.47 | $198.45 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.59 | 11.115% | $17.3228 | $17.32 | $17.30 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.48 | 13.556% | $9.6295 | $9.63 | $9.65 | $9.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.67 | 10.385% | $79.1129 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.37 | 9.216% | $171.8732 | $171.87 | $171.85 | $171.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.77 | 7.153% | $130.4802 | $130.48 | $130.50 | $130.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $701.72 | $773.1354 | $773.13 | $773.10 | $773.20 | |