| 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 | $185.95 | 8.495% | $201.7465 | $201.75 | $201.75 | $201.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $155.72 | 8.261% | $168.584 | $168.58 | $168.60 | $168.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.78 | 7.669% | $105.2787 | $105.28 | $105.30 | $105.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.80 | 5.552% | $78.9529 | $78.95 | $78.95 | $79.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $48.32 | 7.737% | $52.0585 | $52.06 | $52.05 | $52.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $23.54 | 12.700% | $26.5296 | $26.53 | $26.55 | $26.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.60 | 3.113% | $228.4984 | $228.50 | $228.50 | $228.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $807.71 | $861.6486 | $861.65 | $861.70 | $861.70 | |