| 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 | $85.25 | 3.593% | $88.313 | $88.31 | $88.30 | $88.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.30 | 5.284% | $172.9816 | $172.98 | $173.00 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $115.93 | 10.843% | $128.5003 | $128.50 | $128.50 | $128.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $162.34 | 7.200% | $174.0285 | $174.03 | $174.05 | $174.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.46 | 3.510% | $187.8292 | $187.83 | $187.85 | $187.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $69.54 | 5.702% | $73.5052 | $73.51 | $73.50 | $73.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $68.93 | 4.507% | $72.0367 | $72.04 | $72.05 | $72.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.75 | $897.1945 | $897.20 | $897.25 | $897.10 | |