| 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 | $177.92 | 5.833% | $188.2981 | $188.30 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.80 | 10.428% | $163.2126 | $163.21 | $163.20 | $163.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $117.77 | 12.616% | $132.6279 | $132.63 | $132.65 | $132.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.66 | 3.842% | $78.5669 | $78.57 | $78.55 | $78.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.53 | 7.737% | $78.1416 | $78.14 | $78.15 | $78.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.25 | 11.476% | $66.0495 | $66.05 | $66.05 | $66.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $32.46 | 9.686% | $35.6041 | $35.60 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.39 | $742.5007 | $742.50 | $742.50 | $742.40 | |