| 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 | $152.32 | 13.223% | $172.4613 | $172.46 | $172.45 | $172.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.54 | 3.583% | $185.9729 | $185.97 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.46 | 4.213% | $76.5549 | $76.55 | $76.55 | $76.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.91 | 13.684% | $23.7713 | $23.77 | $23.75 | $23.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $133.87 | 6.341% | $142.3587 | $142.36 | $142.35 | $142.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $192.32 | 5.374% | $202.6553 | $202.66 | $202.65 | $202.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $78.51 | 4.481% | $82.028 | $82.03 | $82.05 | $82.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.93 | $885.8024 | $885.80 | $885.75 | $886.00 | |