| 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 | $145.74 | 7.196% | $156.2275 | $156.23 | $156.25 | $156.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $74.46 | 7.680% | $80.1785 | $80.18 | $80.20 | $80.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $132.84 | 12.735% | $149.7572 | $149.76 | $149.75 | $149.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.30 | 11.793% | $86.416 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $53.83 | 9.207% | $58.7861 | $58.79 | $58.80 | $58.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $173.91 | 3.480% | $179.9621 | $179.96 | $179.95 | $180.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $154.58 | 12.290% | $173.5779 | $173.58 | $173.60 | $173.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.66 | $884.9053 | $884.92 | $884.95 | $885.00 | |