| 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 | $160.61 | 8.620% | $174.4546 | $174.45 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $90.79 | 5.853% | $96.1039 | $96.10 | $96.10 | $96.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $77.78 | 8.477% | $84.3734 | $84.37 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.85 | 12.346% | $171.7209 | $171.72 | $171.70 | $171.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.36 | 9.757% | $69.542 | $69.54 | $69.55 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.94 | 7.474% | $83.7652 | $83.77 | $83.75 | $83.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $55.96 | 7.861% | $60.359 | $60.36 | $60.35 | $60.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.29 | $740.3190 | $740.31 | $740.25 | $740.40 | |