| 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 | $158.45 | 8.680% | $172.2035 | $172.20 | $172.20 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.49 | 9.701% | $82.8133 | $82.81 | $82.80 | $82.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $239.83 | 9.510% | $262.6378 | $262.64 | $262.65 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $31.34 | 10.739% | $34.7056 | $34.71 | $34.70 | $34.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $49.55 | 4.707% | $51.8823 | $51.88 | $51.90 | $51.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $37.52 | 3.794% | $38.9435 | $38.94 | $38.95 | $38.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $96.30 | 5.693% | $101.7824 | $101.78 | $101.80 | $101.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $688.48 | $744.9684 | $744.96 | $745.00 | $744.90 | |