| 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 | $172.25 | 6.375% | $183.2309 | $183.23 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $25.90 | 3.502% | $26.807 | $26.81 | $26.80 | $26.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $71.60 | 12.672% | $80.6732 | $80.67 | $80.65 | $80.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $79.37 | 7.121% | $85.0219 | $85.02 | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $89.44 | 12.376% | $100.5091 | $100.51 | $100.50 | $100.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $198.36 | 5.318% | $208.9088 | $208.91 | $208.90 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $102.98 | 4.694% | $107.8139 | $107.81 | $107.80 | $107.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $739.90 | $792.9648 | $792.96 | $792.90 | $792.90 | |