| 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 | $172.90 | 5.718% | $182.7864 | $182.79 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $8.77 | 5.509% | $9.2531 | $9.25 | $9.25 | $9.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.64 | 13.222% | $23.369 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $210.27 | 6.286% | $223.4876 | $223.49 | $223.50 | $223.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.55 | 8.783% | $114.8205 | $114.82 | $114.80 | $114.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.27 | 13.636% | $73.0339 | $73.03 | $73.05 | $73.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $149.39 | 9.672% | $163.839 | $163.84 | $163.85 | $163.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $731.79 | $790.5895 | $790.59 | $790.60 | $790.60 | |