| 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 | $175.85 | 4.125% | $183.1038 | $183.10 | $183.10 | $183.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.69 | 5.538% | $97.8232 | $97.82 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $8.36 | 3.304% | $8.6362 | $8.64 | $8.65 | $8.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $172.63 | 11.274% | $192.0923 | $192.09 | $192.10 | $192.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $189.78 | 4.722% | $198.7414 | $198.74 | $198.75 | $198.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $99.36 | 10.644% | $109.9359 | $109.94 | $109.95 | $109.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.75 | 4.719% | $89.7965 | $89.80 | $89.80 | $89.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $824.42 | $880.1293 | $880.13 | $880.15 | $880.00 | |