| 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 | $174.87 | 5.234% | $184.0227 | $184.02 | $184.00 | $184.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.74 | 3.534% | $80.4873 | $80.49 | $80.50 | $80.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.33 | 4.395% | $5.5643 | $5.56 | $5.55 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $61.96 | 9.256% | $67.695 | $67.70 | $67.70 | $67.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.99 | 12.399% | $233.7787 | $233.78 | $233.80 | $233.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.51 | 9.556% | $171.4661 | $171.47 | $171.45 | $171.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.37 | 7.777% | $31.6541 | $31.65 | $31.65 | $31.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $713.77 | $774.6682 | $774.67 | $774.65 | $774.80 | |