| 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 | $172.52 | 4.256% | $179.8625 | $179.86 | $179.85 | $179.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.83 | 3.704% | $97.3055 | $97.31 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.42 | 3.144% | $89.137 | $89.14 | $89.15 | $89.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.44 | 11.710% | $44.0584 | $44.06 | $44.05 | $44.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $110.50 | 11.159% | $122.8307 | $122.83 | $122.85 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $205.79 | 12.327% | $231.1577 | $231.16 | $231.15 | $231.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.49 | 5.708% | $49.1436 | $49.14 | $49.15 | $49.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.99 | $813.4954 | $813.50 | $813.50 | $813.50 | |