| 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 | $157.50 | 10.304% | $173.7288 | $173.73 | $173.75 | $173.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.32 | 12.140% | $77.7354 | $77.74 | $77.75 | $77.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $20.77 | 9.700% | $22.7847 | $22.78 | $22.80 | $22.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $75.91 | 11.839% | $84.897 | $84.90 | $84.90 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.38 | 10.635% | $77.8649 | $77.86 | $77.85 | $77.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.93 | 5.240% | $257.7643 | $257.76 | $257.75 | $257.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $50.37 | 10.205% | $55.5103 | $55.51 | $55.50 | $55.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $689.18 | $750.2854 | $750.28 | $750.30 | $750.30 | |