| 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 | $171.65 | 7.855% | $185.1331 | $185.13 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $134.25 | 11.314% | $149.439 | $149.44 | $149.45 | $149.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $78.55 | 12.535% | $88.3962 | $88.40 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.50 | 3.816% | $33.7402 | $33.74 | $33.75 | $33.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $174.38 | 9.825% | $191.5128 | $191.51 | $191.50 | $191.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.72 | 10.847% | $109.4282 | $109.43 | $109.45 | $109.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $189.57 | 6.295% | $201.5034 | $201.50 | $201.50 | $201.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.62 | $959.1529 | $959.15 | $959.20 | $959.00 | |