| 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 | $175.99 | 3.450% | $182.0617 | $182.06 | $182.05 | $182.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $138.59 | 12.196% | $155.4924 | $155.49 | $155.50 | $155.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $233.58 | 11.454% | $260.3343 | $260.33 | $260.35 | $260.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $58.61 | 5.839% | $62.0322 | $62.03 | $62.05 | $62.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $80.83 | 11.303% | $89.9662 | $89.97 | $89.95 | $90.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.64 | 7.103% | $47.8108 | $47.81 | $47.80 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.67 | 3.627% | $94.9949 | $94.99 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $823.91 | $892.6925 | $892.68 | $892.70 | $892.70 | |