| 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 | $171.26 | 6.491% | $182.3765 | $182.38 | $182.40 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $185.97 | 3.845% | $193.1205 | $193.12 | $193.10 | $193.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.75 | 9.269% | $103.5324 | $103.53 | $103.55 | $103.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $81.56 | 9.489% | $89.2992 | $89.30 | $89.30 | $89.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.87 | 5.549% | $76.9136 | $76.91 | $76.90 | $76.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $63.47 | 7.373% | $68.1496 | $68.15 | $68.15 | $68.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.39 | 10.297% | $140.5073 | $140.51 | $140.50 | $140.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $797.27 | $853.8991 | $853.90 | $853.90 | $853.80 | |