| 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 | $172.96 | 5.827% | $183.0384 | $183.04 | $183.05 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $83.36 | 3.461% | $86.2451 | $86.25 | $86.25 | $86.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.98 | 13.220% | $58.8518 | $58.85 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.93 | 4.572% | $179.7906 | $179.79 | $179.80 | $179.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $194.81 | 9.295% | $212.9176 | $212.92 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $106.78 | 8.623% | $115.9876 | $115.99 | $116.00 | $116.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $95.28 | 7.184% | $102.1249 | $102.12 | $102.10 | $102.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $877.10 | $938.9560 | $938.96 | $938.95 | $938.90 | |