| 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 | $133.78 | 10.758% | $148.1721 | $148.17 | $148.15 | $148.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $140.36 | 5.451% | $148.011 | $148.01 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.86 | 3.869% | $104.7623 | $104.76 | $104.75 | $104.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $8.29 | 4.711% | $8.6805 | $8.68 | $8.70 | $8.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.50 | 10.243% | $149.3793 | $149.38 | $149.40 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $62.91 | 12.372% | $70.6932 | $70.69 | $70.70 | $70.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $146.59 | 3.155% | $151.2149 | $151.21 | $151.20 | $151.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $728.29 | $780.9133 | $780.90 | $780.90 | $781.00 | |