| 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 | $172.50 | 5.430% | $181.8668 | $181.87 | $181.85 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.85 | 11.288% | $73.2831 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.82 | 8.438% | $56.1926 | $56.19 | $56.20 | $56.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.63 | 3.381% | $73.018 | $73.02 | $73.00 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.88 | 11.537% | $34.4426 | $34.44 | $34.45 | $34.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $164.89 | 13.818% | $187.6745 | $187.67 | $187.65 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $213.36 | 8.869% | $232.2829 | $232.28 | $232.30 | $232.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $769.93 | $838.7605 | $838.75 | $838.75 | $838.80 | |