| 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 | $172.95 | 8.586% | $187.7995 | $187.80 | $187.80 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.51 | 4.411% | $160.2813 | $160.28 | $160.30 | $160.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $198.56 | 8.408% | $215.2549 | $215.25 | $215.25 | $215.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.45 | 13.707% | $107.3963 | $107.40 | $107.40 | $107.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $51.26 | 13.235% | $58.0443 | $58.04 | $58.05 | $58.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.42 | 10.643% | $73.4891 | $73.49 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $92.53 | 3.482% | $95.7519 | $95.75 | $95.75 | $95.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $829.68 | $898.0173 | $898.01 | $898.05 | $898.10 | |