| 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 | $175.74 | 6.575% | $187.2949 | $187.29 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $228.97 | 9.203% | $250.0421 | $250.04 | $250.05 | $250.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.81 | 13.239% | $153.7899 | $153.79 | $153.80 | $153.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $71.44 | 9.731% | $78.3918 | $78.39 | $78.40 | $78.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.25 | 4.507% | $31.6134 | $31.61 | $31.60 | $31.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $49.98 | 4.784% | $52.371 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.30 | 8.122% | $41.4107 | $41.41 | $41.40 | $41.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $730.49 | $794.9138 | $794.90 | $794.90 | $794.90 | |