| 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 | $174.77 | 7.156% | $187.2765 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.72 | 4.269% | $49.7572 | $49.76 | $49.75 | $49.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $72.26 | 7.362% | $77.5798 | $77.58 | $77.60 | $77.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $78.59 | 6.844% | $83.9687 | $83.97 | $83.95 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.38 | 12.862% | $23.0013 | $23.00 | $23.00 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $65.71 | 6.624% | $70.0626 | $70.06 | $70.05 | $70.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $250.42 | 11.716% | $279.7592 | $279.76 | $279.75 | $279.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.85 | $771.4053 | $771.41 | $771.40 | $771.60 | |