| 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 | $170.95 | 9.274% | $186.8039 | $186.80 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.51 | 12.632% | $38.8693 | $38.87 | $38.85 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.46 | 9.562% | $262.3572 | $262.36 | $262.35 | $262.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $48.39 | 9.244% | $52.8632 | $52.86 | $52.85 | $52.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.88 | 3.456% | $75.3987 | $75.40 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.33 | 12.501% | $66.7468 | $66.75 | $66.75 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $60.58 | 9.211% | $66.16 | $66.16 | $66.15 | $66.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $686.10 | $749.1991 | $749.20 | $749.15 | $749.30 | |