| 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 | $123.27 | 9.335% | $134.7773 | $134.78 | $134.80 | $134.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.75 | 7.468% | $76.0336 | $76.03 | $76.05 | $76.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.66 | 6.510% | $34.7862 | $34.79 | $34.80 | $34.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $164.62 | 8.335% | $178.3411 | $178.34 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $23.81 | 8.130% | $25.7458 | $25.75 | $25.75 | $25.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $36.95 | 8.198% | $39.9792 | $39.98 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $231.87 | 8.757% | $252.1749 | $252.17 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.93 | $741.8381 | $741.84 | $741.90 | $741.80 | |