| 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 | $159.31 | 9.140% | $173.8709 | $173.87 | $173.85 | $173.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.26 | 11.625% | $81.7765 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $25.35 | 13.614% | $28.8011 | $28.80 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $188.37 | 8.258% | $203.9256 | $203.93 | $203.95 | $203.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.28 | 8.292% | $75.0247 | $75.02 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.47 | 8.135% | $209.2088 | $209.21 | $209.20 | $209.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $12.74 | 5.708% | $13.4672 | $13.47 | $13.45 | $13.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.78 | $786.0748 | $786.08 | $786.05 | $786.10 | |