| 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 | $168.35 | 6.766% | $179.7406 | $179.74 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.53 | 8.469% | $150.2621 | $150.26 | $150.25 | $150.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $10.55 | 8.332% | $11.429 | $11.43 | $11.45 | $11.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $18.73 | 9.696% | $20.5461 | $20.55 | $20.55 | $20.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $136.42 | 12.289% | $153.1847 | $153.18 | $153.20 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.48 | 4.144% | $37.9917 | $37.99 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $200.82 | 7.475% | $215.8313 | $215.83 | $215.85 | $215.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.88 | $768.9855 | $768.98 | $769.05 | $768.90 | |