| 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 | $173.66 | 7.830% | $187.2576 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $161.31 | 8.681% | $175.3133 | $175.31 | $175.30 | $175.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 10.631% | $144.7828 | $144.78 | $144.80 | $144.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $27.53 | 5.842% | $29.1383 | $29.14 | $29.15 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $73.56 | 11.539% | $82.0481 | $82.05 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.75 | 13.203% | $12.1693 | $12.17 | $12.15 | $12.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.99 | 6.610% | $130.0535 | $130.05 | $130.05 | $130.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $699.67 | $760.7629 | $760.76 | $760.75 | $760.80 | |