| 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 | $156.88 | 10.750% | $173.7446 | $173.74 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.96 | 6.536% | $81.9901 | $81.99 | $82.00 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $196.67 | 7.870% | $212.1479 | $212.15 | $212.15 | $212.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.33 | 8.648% | $86.1905 | $86.19 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $37.30 | 9.241% | $40.7469 | $40.75 | $40.75 | $40.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.27 | 13.792% | $13.9623 | $13.96 | $13.95 | $14.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $90.61 | 11.136% | $100.7003 | $100.70 | $100.70 | $100.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $650.02 | $709.4826 | $709.48 | $709.50 | $709.40 | |