| 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 | $173.98 | 7.827% | $187.5974 | $187.60 | $187.60 | $187.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.49 | 7.158% | $70.1778 | $70.18 | $70.20 | $70.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.78 | 11.510% | $29.8624 | $29.86 | $29.85 | $29.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.34 | 11.630% | $8.1936 | $8.19 | $8.20 | $8.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $230.43 | 10.606% | $254.8694 | $254.87 | $254.85 | $254.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.81 | 9.638% | $130.2609 | $130.26 | $130.25 | $130.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $54.39 | 8.334% | $58.9229 | $58.92 | $58.90 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $677.22 | $739.8844 | $739.88 | $739.85 | $740.00 | |