| 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 | $173.85 | 7.375% | $186.6714 | $186.67 | $186.65 | $186.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $67.83 | 11.337% | $75.5199 | $75.52 | $75.50 | $75.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.70 | 9.341% | $75.1173 | $75.12 | $75.10 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.60 | 10.214% | $200.1486 | $200.15 | $200.15 | $200.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.77 | 6.123% | $109.0626 | $109.06 | $109.05 | $109.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.38 | 11.429% | $86.2238 | $86.22 | $86.20 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.95 | 4.350% | $48.9923 | $48.99 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $719.08 | $781.7359 | $781.73 | $781.65 | $781.70 | |