| 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 | $170.40 | 10.258% | $187.8796 | $187.88 | $187.90 | $187.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.34 | 8.412% | $166.239 | $166.24 | $166.25 | $166.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $75.72 | 5.662% | $80.0073 | $80.01 | $80.00 | $80.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.85 | 4.403% | $149.1397 | $149.14 | $149.15 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $66.69 | 4.183% | $69.4796 | $69.48 | $69.50 | $69.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $64.27 | 8.686% | $69.8525 | $69.85 | $69.85 | $69.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.98 | 13.276% | $9.0394 | $9.04 | $9.05 | $9.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.25 | $731.6371 | $731.64 | $731.70 | $731.60 | |