| 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 | $75.73 | 5.254% | $79.7089 | $79.71 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.73 | 4.435% | $175.1688 | $175.17 | $175.15 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.79 | 6.674% | $33.9117 | $33.91 | $33.90 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.54 | 3.807% | $188.4512 | $188.45 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $155.58 | 10.533% | $171.9672 | $171.97 | $171.95 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.30 | 11.693% | $28.2583 | $28.26 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.25 | 12.120% | $65.3099 | $65.31 | $65.30 | $65.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $695.92 | $742.7760 | $742.78 | $742.70 | $742.90 | |