| 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 | $170.78 | 11.467% | $190.3633 | $190.36 | $190.35 | $190.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.38 | 5.680% | $81.7752 | $81.78 | $81.80 | $81.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $27.74 | 3.295% | $28.654 | $28.65 | $28.65 | $28.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $186.30 | 6.240% | $197.9251 | $197.93 | $197.95 | $197.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.42 | 11.664% | $141.1656 | $141.17 | $141.15 | $141.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $51.95 | 10.200% | $57.2489 | $57.25 | $57.25 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.28 | 10.296% | $81.9279 | $81.93 | $81.95 | $81.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $714.85 | $779.0600 | $779.07 | $779.10 | $779.10 | |