| 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 | $162.45 | 6.513% | $173.0304 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.60 | 3.132% | $87.2497 | $87.25 | $87.25 | $87.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $22.35 | 12.773% | $25.2048 | $25.20 | $25.20 | $25.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.29 | 9.692% | $181.3099 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.46 | 13.466% | $193.4141 | $193.41 | $193.40 | $193.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $104.76 | 5.790% | $110.8256 | $110.83 | $110.85 | $110.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $192.55 | 11.354% | $214.4121 | $214.41 | $214.40 | $214.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $902.46 | $985.4466 | $985.44 | $985.45 | $985.30 | |