| 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 | $162.63 | 6.408% | $173.0513 | $173.05 | $173.05 | $173.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.97 | 9.604% | $94.2266 | $94.23 | $94.25 | $94.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $79.95 | 8.500% | $86.7458 | $86.75 | $86.75 | $86.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $28.26 | 4.328% | $29.4831 | $29.48 | $29.50 | $29.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.34 | 3.258% | $186.2155 | $186.22 | $186.20 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.91 | 5.191% | $31.4626 | $31.46 | $31.45 | $31.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.70 | 3.595% | $147.8301 | $147.83 | $147.85 | $147.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $709.76 | $749.0150 | $749.02 | $749.05 | $749.00 | |