| 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 | $166.64 | 5.470% | $175.7552 | $175.76 | $175.75 | $175.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $122.83 | 5.253% | $129.2823 | $129.28 | $129.30 | $129.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.69 | 7.745% | $9.363 | $9.36 | $9.35 | $9.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.72 | 8.123% | $141.3384 | $141.34 | $141.35 | $141.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.63 | 12.814% | $71.7835 | $71.78 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.59 | 9.526% | $35.6945 | $35.69 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $208.26 | 6.825% | $222.4737 | $222.47 | $222.45 | $222.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $733.36 | $785.6906 | $785.68 | $785.70 | $785.80 | |