| 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 | $172.25 | 5.211% | $181.2259 | $181.23 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $86.46 | 12.535% | $97.2978 | $97.30 | $97.30 | $97.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.73 | 3.282% | $76.1498 | $76.15 | $76.15 | $76.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $23.42 | 11.364% | $26.0814 | $26.08 | $26.10 | $26.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.35 | 12.279% | $109.3036 | $109.30 | $109.30 | $109.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $20.77 | 7.801% | $22.3903 | $22.39 | $22.40 | $22.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.55 | 7.204% | $92.7851 | $92.79 | $92.80 | $92.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $560.53 | $605.2339 | $605.24 | $605.30 | $605.20 | |