| 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 | $175.38 | 7.633% | $188.7668 | $188.77 | $188.75 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $31.48 | 11.796% | $35.1934 | $35.19 | $35.20 | $35.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $9.36 | 10.795% | $10.3704 | $10.37 | $10.35 | $10.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $221.88 | 13.226% | $251.2258 | $251.23 | $251.25 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.99 | 5.626% | $42.2398 | $42.24 | $42.25 | $42.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $128.83 | 7.788% | $138.8633 | $138.86 | $138.85 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $74.36 | 10.865% | $82.4392 | $82.44 | $82.45 | $82.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $681.28 | $749.0987 | $749.10 | $749.10 | $749.10 | |