| 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 | $172.74 | 8.355% | $187.1724 | $187.17 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $94.73 | 5.174% | $99.6313 | $99.63 | $99.65 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.39 | 8.637% | $46.0512 | $46.05 | $46.05 | $46.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.39 | 3.633% | $73.9836 | $73.98 | $74.00 | $74.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $207.68 | 11.239% | $231.0212 | $231.02 | $231.00 | $231.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.63 | 10.504% | $80.2591 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $65.47 | 3.835% | $67.9808 | $67.98 | $68.00 | $68.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $727.03 | $786.0996 | $786.09 | $786.10 | $786.20 | |