| 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 | $180.25 | 8.379% | $195.3531 | $195.35 | $195.35 | $195.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $23.95 | 4.314% | $24.9832 | $24.98 | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $231.89 | 12.795% | $261.5603 | $261.56 | $261.55 | $261.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.48 | 7.499% | $10.1909 | $10.19 | $10.20 | $10.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.61 | 13.427% | $123.1931 | $123.19 | $123.20 | $123.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $74.67 | 10.717% | $82.6724 | $82.67 | $82.65 | $82.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.51 | 10.440% | $168.432 | $168.43 | $168.45 | $168.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $781.36 | $866.3850 | $866.37 | $866.40 | $866.50 | |