| 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 | $81.89 | 5.380% | $86.2957 | $86.30 | $86.30 | $86.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.81 | 5.136% | $173.2746 | $173.27 | $173.25 | $173.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $149.72 | 9.628% | $164.135 | $164.14 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.62 | 8.410% | $157.8666 | $157.87 | $157.85 | $157.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.83 | 12.477% | $182.0215 | $182.02 | $182.00 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $197.31 | 11.617% | $220.2315 | $220.23 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.93 | 9.585% | $148.9589 | $148.96 | $148.95 | $149.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,037.11 | $1,132.7838 | $1,132.79 | $1,132.75 | $1,132.80 | |