| 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 | $159.36 | 8.835% | $173.4395 | $173.44 | $173.45 | $173.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.40 | 3.853% | $78.3052 | $78.31 | $78.30 | $78.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.26 | 8.679% | $143.7388 | $143.74 | $143.75 | $143.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $67.42 | 6.550% | $71.836 | $71.84 | $71.85 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $104.39 | 13.269% | $118.2415 | $118.24 | $118.25 | $118.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.30 | 7.664% | $47.6952 | $47.70 | $47.70 | $47.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.89 | 9.289% | $239.2227 | $239.22 | $239.20 | $239.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $802.02 | $872.4789 | $872.49 | $872.50 | $872.30 | |