| 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 | $170.55 | 8.716% | $185.4151 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.78 | 7.505% | $93.2928 | $93.29 | $93.30 | $93.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $244.79 | 7.659% | $263.5385 | $263.54 | $263.55 | $263.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.42 | 5.579% | $91.2414 | $91.24 | $91.25 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.96 | 4.486% | $10.4068 | $10.41 | $10.40 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.26 | 3.861% | $60.5094 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $62.96 | 12.208% | $70.6462 | $70.65 | $70.65 | $70.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.72 | $775.0502 | $775.06 | $775.05 | $774.90 | |