| 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 | $172.33 | 9.125% | $188.0551 | $188.06 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.76 | 4.504% | $124.109 | $124.11 | $124.10 | $124.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $195.69 | 3.103% | $201.7623 | $201.76 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.77 | 4.154% | $22.6743 | $22.67 | $22.65 | $22.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $69.82 | 5.357% | $73.5603 | $73.56 | $73.55 | $73.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.25 | 10.275% | $11.3032 | $11.30 | $11.30 | $11.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $116.53 | 3.520% | $120.6319 | $120.63 | $120.65 | $120.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $705.15 | $742.0961 | $742.09 | $742.05 | $742.20 | |