| 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 | $160.73 | 8.111% | $173.7668 | $173.77 | $173.75 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.88 | 5.618% | $199.4913 | $199.49 | $199.50 | $199.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.31 | 9.222% | $257.0103 | $257.01 | $257.00 | $257.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.96 | 4.721% | $83.7349 | $83.73 | $83.75 | $83.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.43 | 10.414% | $35.8073 | $35.81 | $35.80 | $35.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.27 | 4.189% | $9.6583 | $9.66 | $9.65 | $9.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.77 | 9.611% | $38.1117 | $38.11 | $38.10 | $38.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $741.35 | $797.5806 | $797.58 | $797.55 | $797.60 | |