| 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 | $100.82 | 3.387% | $104.2348 | $104.23 | $104.25 | $104.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.40 | 7.252% | $185.975 | $185.98 | $186.00 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.26 | 6.145% | $27.8737 | $27.87 | $27.85 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $229.57 | 11.581% | $256.1565 | $256.16 | $256.15 | $256.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $134.98 | 8.471% | $146.4142 | $146.41 | $146.40 | $146.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.79 | 11.655% | $87.973 | $87.97 | $87.95 | $88.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.78 | 5.360% | $11.3578 | $11.36 | $11.35 | $11.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $754.60 | $819.9850 | $819.98 | $819.95 | $820.10 | |