| 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 | $75.50 | 11.728% | $84.3546 | $84.35 | $84.35 | $84.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $54.46 | 5.781% | $57.6083 | $57.61 | $57.60 | $57.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.97 | 5.339% | $173.7777 | $173.78 | $173.80 | $173.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.69 | 11.565% | $209.3963 | $209.40 | $209.40 | $209.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.79 | 12.386% | $23.365 | $23.37 | $23.35 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $18.76 | 11.739% | $20.9622 | $20.96 | $20.95 | $21.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $143.39 | 11.833% | $160.3573 | $160.36 | $160.35 | $160.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $665.56 | $729.8214 | $729.83 | $729.80 | $730.00 | |