| 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 | $171.30 | 6.687% | $182.7548 | $182.75 | $182.75 | $182.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.86 | 5.285% | $201.9998 | $202.00 | $202.00 | $202.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.61 | 8.460% | $34.2842 | $34.28 | $34.30 | $34.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $89.61 | 6.310% | $95.2644 | $95.26 | $95.25 | $95.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.31 | 7.827% | $104.9265 | $104.93 | $104.95 | $104.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.26 | 12.533% | $80.191 | $80.19 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.77 | 3.760% | $158.5142 | $158.51 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $805.72 | $857.9349 | $857.92 | $857.95 | $858.00 | |