| 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 | $173.48 | 3.825% | $180.1156 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $9.41 | 11.142% | $10.4585 | $10.46 | $10.45 | $10.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $187.50 | 7.824% | $202.17 | $202.17 | $202.15 | $202.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $83.84 | 9.773% | $92.0337 | $92.03 | $92.05 | $92.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.74 | 4.705% | $21.7158 | $21.72 | $21.70 | $21.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $150.88 | 5.514% | $159.1995 | $159.20 | $159.20 | $159.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.98 | 5.193% | $220.8843 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.83 | $886.5774 | $886.58 | $886.55 | $886.60 | |