| 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 | $100.32 | 8.125% | $108.471 | $108.47 | $108.45 | $108.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.87 | 6.415% | $185.0238 | $185.02 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.96 | 4.695% | $185.2683 | $185.27 | $185.25 | $185.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $211.40 | 4.185% | $220.2471 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.84 | 7.575% | $27.7974 | $27.80 | $27.80 | $27.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.36 | 5.545% | $85.8714 | $85.87 | $85.85 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $186.47 | 7.216% | $199.9257 | $199.93 | $199.95 | $199.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $956.22 | $1,012.6047 | $1,012.61 | $1,012.55 | $1,012.60 | |