| 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 | $173.92 | 6.511% | $185.2439 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.44 | 3.112% | $149.9661 | $149.97 | $149.95 | $150.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.92 | 10.540% | $93.8706 | $93.87 | $93.85 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.28 | 10.772% | $8.0642 | $8.06 | $8.05 | $8.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $99.71 | 13.428% | $113.0991 | $113.10 | $113.10 | $113.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $91.97 | 9.443% | $100.6547 | $100.65 | $100.65 | $100.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.76 | 6.344% | $237.9553 | $237.96 | $237.95 | $238.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.00 | $888.8539 | $888.85 | $888.80 | $889.00 | |