| 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 | $181.87 | 7.455% | $195.4284 | $195.43 | $195.45 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $243.52 | 12.268% | $273.395 | $273.40 | $273.40 | $273.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $93.29 | 9.493% | $102.146 | $102.15 | $102.15 | $102.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $46.50 | 3.673% | $48.2079 | $48.21 | $48.20 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $76.77 | 11.525% | $85.6177 | $85.62 | $85.60 | $85.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $109.29 | 13.337% | $123.866 | $123.87 | $123.85 | $123.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $31.35 | 13.800% | $35.6763 | $35.68 | $35.70 | $35.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $782.59 | $864.3373 | $864.36 | $864.35 | $864.30 | |