| 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 | $154.40 | 13.497% | $175.2394 | $175.24 | $175.25 | $175.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.81 | 7.573% | $55.7336 | $55.73 | $55.75 | $55.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.84 | 7.825% | $104.4177 | $104.42 | $104.40 | $104.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.59 | 4.196% | $210.0487 | $210.05 | $210.05 | $210.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.92 | 6.781% | $86.4072 | $86.41 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $172.63 | 9.211% | $188.5309 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $69.56 | 11.710% | $77.7055 | $77.71 | $77.70 | $77.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $827.75 | $898.0830 | $898.09 | $898.10 | $897.90 | |