| 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 | $48.98 | 6.749% | $52.2857 | $52.29 | $52.30 | $52.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $19.38 | 6.806% | $20.699 | $20.70 | $20.70 | $20.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $180.55 | 5.210% | $189.9567 | $189.96 | $189.95 | $190.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $77.34 | 3.778% | $80.2619 | $80.26 | $80.25 | $80.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.25 | 13.305% | $102.2578 | $102.26 | $102.25 | $102.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $166.96 | 9.792% | $183.3087 | $183.31 | $183.30 | $183.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $151.69 | 3.508% | $157.0113 | $157.01 | $157.00 | $157.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $735.15 | $785.7811 | $785.79 | $785.75 | $785.90 | |