| 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 | $132.50 | 13.265% | $150.0761 | $150.08 | $150.10 | $150.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.67 | 11.791% | $39.8758 | $39.88 | $39.90 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.70 | 10.604% | $27.3192 | $27.32 | $27.30 | $27.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $76.98 | 3.685% | $79.8167 | $79.82 | $79.80 | $79.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $159.52 | 11.114% | $177.2491 | $177.25 | $177.25 | $177.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.85 | 5.184% | $13.5161 | $13.52 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.70 | 3.260% | $71.9722 | $71.97 | $71.95 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.92 | $559.8252 | $559.84 | $559.80 | $559.80 | |