| 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 | $174.56 | 7.328% | $187.3518 | $187.35 | $187.35 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $142.73 | 6.473% | $151.9689 | $151.97 | $151.95 | $152.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.64 | 9.357% | $10.542 | $10.54 | $10.55 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.73 | 8.614% | $138.7327 | $138.73 | $138.75 | $138.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.95 | 9.125% | $55.5992 | $55.60 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.33 | 8.658% | $131.8348 | $131.83 | $131.85 | $131.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.94 | 9.340% | $91.78 | $91.78 | $91.80 | $91.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $710.88 | $767.8094 | $767.80 | $767.85 | $767.80 | |