| 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 | $172.49 | 6.229% | $183.2344 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $116.40 | 13.441% | $132.0453 | $132.05 | $132.05 | $132.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $205.34 | 7.646% | $221.0403 | $221.04 | $221.05 | $221.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.74 | 9.551% | $10.6703 | $10.67 | $10.65 | $10.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $85.93 | 3.519% | $88.9539 | $88.95 | $88.95 | $89.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.63 | 8.866% | $222.7725 | $222.77 | $222.75 | $222.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.27 | 4.802% | $38.0117 | $38.01 | $38.00 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $830.80 | $896.7284 | $896.72 | $896.70 | $896.70 | |