| 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 | $163.60 | 8.350% | $177.2606 | $177.26 | $177.25 | $177.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.32 | 10.138% | $23.4814 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $225.45 | 12.775% | $254.2512 | $254.25 | $254.25 | $254.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.83 | 3.541% | $74.3735 | $74.37 | $74.35 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.70 | 6.854% | $74.4772 | $74.48 | $74.50 | $74.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $154.35 | 9.674% | $169.2818 | $169.28 | $169.30 | $169.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.50 | 3.604% | $16.0586 | $16.06 | $16.05 | $16.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.75 | $789.1843 | $789.18 | $789.20 | $789.40 | |