| 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 | $171.42 | 5.157% | $180.2601 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $147.56 | 3.185% | $152.2598 | $152.26 | $152.25 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $212.48 | 7.402% | $228.2078 | $228.21 | $228.20 | $228.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $97.94 | 6.802% | $104.6019 | $104.60 | $104.60 | $104.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $70.77 | 11.684% | $79.0388 | $79.04 | $79.05 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.84 | 12.798% | $108.1056 | $108.11 | $108.10 | $108.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.72 | 12.120% | $23.2313 | $23.23 | $23.25 | $23.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.73 | $875.7053 | $875.71 | $875.70 | $875.70 | |