| 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 | $172.55 | 5.413% | $181.8901 | $181.89 | $181.90 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.63 | 5.451% | $89.2432 | $89.24 | $89.25 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.60 | 9.710% | $220.0783 | $220.08 | $220.10 | $220.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.96 | 7.170% | $140.3498 | $140.35 | $140.35 | $140.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.31 | 3.598% | $20.0048 | $20.00 | $20.00 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $29.42 | 3.394% | $30.4185 | $30.42 | $30.40 | $30.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.58 | 7.502% | $155.4264 | $155.43 | $155.45 | $155.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.05 | $837.4111 | $837.41 | $837.45 | $837.30 | |