| 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 | $168.87 | 4.835% | $177.0349 | $177.03 | $177.05 | $177.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.40 | 13.247% | $80.8584 | $80.86 | $80.85 | $80.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.68 | 12.714% | $25.5635 | $25.56 | $25.55 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.43 | 12.681% | $186.4082 | $186.41 | $186.40 | $186.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.56 | 9.620% | $20.3455 | $20.35 | $20.35 | $20.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.60 | 9.730% | $142.2101 | $142.21 | $142.20 | $142.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $103.75 | 9.758% | $113.8739 | $113.87 | $113.85 | $113.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $680.29 | $746.2945 | $746.29 | $746.25 | $746.30 | |