| 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 | $162.28 | 7.859% | $175.0336 | $175.03 | $175.05 | $175.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $100.43 | 13.597% | $114.0855 | $114.09 | $114.10 | $114.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $84.50 | 5.128% | $88.8332 | $88.83 | $88.85 | $88.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $106.50 | 8.108% | $115.135 | $115.14 | $115.15 | $115.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.54 | 8.370% | $84.0301 | $84.03 | $84.05 | $84.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $203.85 | 10.582% | $225.4214 | $225.42 | $225.40 | $225.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.38 | 5.235% | $67.7503 | $67.75 | $67.75 | $67.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $799.48 | $870.2891 | $870.29 | $870.35 | $870.20 | |