| 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 | $175.47 | 3.579% | $181.7501 | $181.75 | $181.75 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.59 | 6.105% | $27.1523 | $27.15 | $27.15 | $27.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $41.55 | 13.178% | $47.0255 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $64.77 | 6.779% | $69.1608 | $69.16 | $69.15 | $69.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $96.50 | 5.168% | $101.4871 | $101.49 | $101.50 | $101.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.49 | 11.689% | $232.8604 | $232.86 | $232.85 | $232.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.49 | 3.245% | $76.9072 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.86 | $736.3434 | $736.35 | $736.35 | $736.50 | |