| 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 | $172.89 | 4.704% | $181.0227 | $181.02 | $181.00 | $181.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $92.90 | 10.337% | $102.5031 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $82.51 | 9.757% | $90.5605 | $90.56 | $90.55 | $90.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $87.47 | 4.247% | $91.1849 | $91.18 | $91.20 | $91.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.57 | 5.714% | $48.1739 | $48.17 | $48.15 | $48.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $125.43 | 6.698% | $133.8313 | $133.83 | $133.85 | $133.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $228.77 | 8.826% | $248.9612 | $248.96 | $248.95 | $249.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.54 | $896.2376 | $896.22 | $896.20 | $896.30 | |