| 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 | $172.37 | 6.319% | $183.2621 | $183.26 | $183.25 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.33 | 6.113% | $88.424 | $88.42 | $88.40 | $88.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.36 | 3.680% | $47.0292 | $47.03 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $96.82 | 11.233% | $107.6958 | $107.70 | $107.70 | $107.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $149.65 | 6.370% | $159.1827 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $77.76 | 10.803% | $86.1604 | $86.16 | $86.15 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.87 | 8.792% | $196.7721 | $196.77 | $196.75 | $196.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $806.16 | $868.5263 | $868.52 | $868.50 | $868.60 | |