| 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 | $172.31 | 7.408% | $185.0747 | $185.07 | $185.05 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $230.32 | 12.444% | $258.981 | $258.98 | $259.00 | $259.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $15.99 | 4.485% | $16.7072 | $16.71 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.71 | 13.595% | $84.8668 | $84.87 | $84.85 | $84.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.68 | 13.675% | $28.055 | $28.06 | $28.05 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.54 | 8.860% | $185.6498 | $185.65 | $185.65 | $185.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $127.68 | 3.275% | $131.8615 | $131.86 | $131.85 | $131.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $816.23 | $891.1960 | $891.20 | $891.15 | $891.30 | |