| 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 | $162.39 | 11.293% | $180.7287 | $180.73 | $180.75 | $180.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.80 | 8.335% | $29.0338 | $29.03 | $29.05 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.88 | 6.461% | $21.1644 | $21.16 | $21.15 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $38.98 | 7.785% | $42.0146 | $42.01 | $42.00 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.84 | 6.107% | $77.2883 | $77.29 | $77.30 | $77.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $130.80 | 6.336% | $139.0875 | $139.09 | $139.10 | $139.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $237.37 | 7.161% | $254.3681 | $254.37 | $254.35 | $254.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.06 | $743.6854 | $743.68 | $743.70 | $743.70 | |