| 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 | $172.68 | 7.375% | $185.4152 | $185.42 | $185.40 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $22.41 | 11.424% | $24.9701 | $24.97 | $24.95 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.42 | 4.136% | $139.9796 | $139.98 | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $134.74 | 11.711% | $150.5194 | $150.52 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.60 | 5.222% | $54.2946 | $54.29 | $54.30 | $54.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $89.33 | 7.493% | $96.0235 | $96.02 | $96.00 | $96.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $195.84 | 5.547% | $206.7032 | $206.70 | $206.70 | $206.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $801.02 | $857.9056 | $857.90 | $857.85 | $857.90 | |