| 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 | $137.25 | 11.857% | $153.5237 | $153.52 | $153.50 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.90 | 5.839% | $37.9962 | $38.00 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.68 | 10.578% | $206.427 | $206.43 | $206.45 | $206.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $60.73 | 6.748% | $64.8281 | $64.83 | $64.85 | $64.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $71.37 | 13.146% | $80.7523 | $80.75 | $80.75 | $80.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $210.92 | 13.665% | $239.7422 | $239.74 | $239.75 | $239.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.44 | 10.779% | $8.242 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.29 | $791.5115 | $791.51 | $791.55 | $791.40 | |