| 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 | $164.40 | 8.419% | $178.2408 | $178.24 | $178.25 | $178.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $65.92 | 13.741% | $74.9781 | $74.98 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.73 | 13.743% | $182.8191 | $182.82 | $182.80 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $247.47 | 5.624% | $261.3877 | $261.39 | $261.40 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.63 | 6.850% | $15.6322 | $15.63 | $15.65 | $15.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.50 | 5.166% | $62.5738 | $62.57 | $62.55 | $62.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.83 | 6.473% | $11.531 | $11.53 | $11.55 | $11.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.48 | $787.1627 | $787.16 | $787.20 | $787.10 | |