| 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 | $172.89 | 7.462% | $185.7911 | $185.79 | $185.80 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.74 | 11.526% | $214.9552 | $214.96 | $214.95 | $215.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $83.41 | 10.104% | $91.8377 | $91.84 | $91.85 | $91.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.74 | 9.221% | $159.1787 | $159.18 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.50 | 13.866% | $44.9771 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $145.74 | 7.624% | $156.8512 | $156.85 | $156.85 | $156.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $16.47 | 6.646% | $17.5646 | $17.56 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $796.49 | $871.1556 | $871.16 | $871.20 | $871.30 | |