| 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 | $171.78 | 8.251% | $185.9536 | $185.95 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.97 | 3.249% | $73.2758 | $73.28 | $73.30 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $60.86 | 12.193% | $68.2807 | $68.28 | $68.30 | $68.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.43 | 13.576% | $25.4751 | $25.48 | $25.50 | $25.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $156.56 | 5.617% | $165.354 | $165.35 | $165.35 | $165.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $201.34 | 7.396% | $216.2311 | $216.23 | $216.25 | $216.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.80 | 8.311% | $75.6011 | $75.60 | $75.60 | $75.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $753.74 | $810.1714 | $810.17 | $810.25 | $810.30 | |