| 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 | $174.44 | 3.505% | $180.5541 | $180.55 | $180.55 | $180.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $82.26 | 4.499% | $85.9609 | $85.96 | $85.95 | $86.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.64 | 7.513% | $224.3151 | $224.32 | $224.30 | $224.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.39 | 10.818% | $17.0549 | $17.05 | $17.05 | $17.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $172.59 | 4.582% | $180.4981 | $180.50 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.79 | 6.739% | $146.0083 | $146.01 | $146.00 | $146.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $75.88 | 10.310% | $83.7032 | $83.70 | $83.70 | $83.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $865.99 | $918.0946 | $918.09 | $918.05 | $918.20 | |