| 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 | $176.36 | 7.355% | $189.3313 | $189.33 | $189.35 | $189.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.77 | 3.254% | $85.4633 | $85.46 | $85.45 | $85.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.99 | 10.736% | $137.3016 | $137.30 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.37 | 6.268% | $130.0402 | $130.04 | $130.05 | $130.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $143.93 | 12.577% | $162.0321 | $162.03 | $162.05 | $162.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $12.44 | 7.472% | $13.3695 | $13.37 | $13.35 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $8.68 | 8.134% | $9.386 | $9.39 | $9.40 | $9.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $670.54 | $726.9240 | $726.92 | $726.95 | $726.90 | |