| 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 | $171.98 | 8.293% | $186.2423 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.40 | 11.496% | $227.8978 | $227.90 | $227.90 | $227.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.75 | 7.553% | $55.6587 | $55.66 | $55.65 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $116.50 | 10.734% | $129.0051 | $129.01 | $129.00 | $129.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.48 | 5.103% | $181.2817 | $181.28 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $73.84 | 7.140% | $79.1122 | $79.11 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $82.44 | 4.134% | $85.8481 | $85.85 | $85.85 | $85.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $873.39 | $945.0459 | $945.05 | $945.05 | $945.00 | |