| 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 | $187.73 | 10.718% | $207.8509 | $207.85 | $207.85 | $207.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $32.85 | 10.358% | $36.2526 | $36.25 | $36.25 | $36.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $80.49 | 8.856% | $87.6182 | $87.62 | $87.60 | $87.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $160.39 | 8.459% | $173.9574 | $173.96 | $173.95 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.30 | 12.468% | $128.5509 | $128.55 | $128.55 | $128.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.29 | 4.174% | $77.3909 | $77.39 | $77.40 | $77.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.29 | 12.778% | $16.116 | $16.12 | $16.10 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $664.34 | $727.7369 | $727.74 | $727.70 | $727.90 | |