| 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 | $159.89 | 9.738% | $175.4601 | $175.46 | $175.45 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.38 | 9.585% | $19.0459 | $19.05 | $19.05 | $19.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $136.39 | 3.238% | $140.8063 | $140.81 | $140.80 | $140.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.77 | 4.495% | $45.7375 | $45.74 | $45.75 | $45.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.81 | 5.715% | $111.857 | $111.86 | $111.85 | $111.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $32.36 | 5.714% | $34.2091 | $34.21 | $34.20 | $34.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $191.43 | 9.217% | $209.0741 | $209.07 | $209.05 | $209.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $687.03 | $736.1900 | $736.20 | $736.15 | $736.20 | |