| 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 | $175.32 | 6.712% | $187.0875 | $187.09 | $187.10 | $187.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.36 | 9.551% | $135.1421 | $135.14 | $135.15 | $135.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.37 | 10.833% | $61.3682 | $61.37 | $61.35 | $61.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $70.46 | 13.846% | $80.2159 | $80.22 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $15.31 | 12.708% | $17.2556 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.43 | 9.324% | $67.1577 | $67.16 | $67.15 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.66 | 6.285% | $216.46 | $216.46 | $216.45 | $216.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $704.91 | $764.6870 | $764.70 | $764.65 | $764.80 | |