| 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 | $170.45 | 10.125% | $187.7081 | $187.71 | $187.70 | $187.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.41 | 6.740% | $78.3578 | $78.36 | $78.35 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $32.87 | 7.185% | $35.2317 | $35.23 | $35.25 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $231.33 | 13.670% | $262.9528 | $262.95 | $262.95 | $263.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $9.25 | 10.555% | $10.2263 | $10.23 | $10.25 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $9.93 | 8.321% | $10.7563 | $10.76 | $10.75 | $10.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $155.60 | 12.120% | $174.4587 | $174.46 | $174.45 | $174.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $682.84 | $759.6917 | $759.70 | $759.70 | $759.80 | |