| 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 | $170.75 | 9.668% | $187.2581 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.68 | 8.617% | $80.029 | $80.03 | $80.05 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $209.39 | 10.124% | $230.5886 | $230.59 | $230.60 | $230.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.90 | 8.587% | $129.1099 | $129.11 | $129.10 | $129.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $63.45 | 13.692% | $72.1376 | $72.14 | $72.15 | $72.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.37 | 8.107% | $10.1296 | $10.13 | $10.15 | $10.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.86 | 8.445% | $190.7114 | $190.71 | $190.70 | $190.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $821.40 | $899.9642 | $899.97 | $900.00 | $899.90 | |