| 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 | $133.77 | 8.299% | $144.8716 | $144.87 | $144.85 | $144.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $160.84 | 7.425% | $172.7824 | $172.78 | $172.80 | $172.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.57 | 6.703% | $184.1374 | $184.14 | $184.15 | $184.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.80 | 7.407% | $8.3777 | $8.38 | $8.40 | $8.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.89 | 9.564% | $177.3732 | $177.37 | $177.35 | $177.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.58 | 9.720% | $24.7748 | $24.77 | $24.75 | $24.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.92 | 12.745% | $39.3706 | $39.37 | $39.35 | $39.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $694.37 | $751.6877 | $751.68 | $751.65 | $751.80 | |