| 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 | $167.64 | 11.415% | $186.7761 | $186.78 | $186.80 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.52 | 10.554% | $39.2688 | $39.27 | $39.25 | $39.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $137.90 | 5.379% | $145.3176 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $69.59 | 8.805% | $75.7174 | $75.72 | $75.70 | $75.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $68.27 | 7.607% | $73.4633 | $73.46 | $73.45 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $188.46 | 8.405% | $204.3001 | $204.30 | $204.30 | $204.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.78 | 7.398% | $16.9474 | $16.95 | $16.95 | $16.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $683.16 | $741.7907 | $741.80 | $741.75 | $741.80 | |