| 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 | $172.77 | 5.321% | $181.9631 | $181.96 | $181.95 | $182.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $85.55 | 13.637% | $97.2165 | $97.22 | $97.20 | $97.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $52.78 | 4.600% | $55.2079 | $55.21 | $55.20 | $55.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $57.73 | 7.446% | $62.0286 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $222.77 | 7.201% | $238.8117 | $238.81 | $238.80 | $238.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $134.54 | 9.169% | $146.876 | $146.88 | $146.90 | $146.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.71 | 11.706% | $96.8603 | $96.86 | $96.85 | $96.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $812.85 | $878.9641 | $878.97 | $878.95 | $879.00 | |