| 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 | $172.96 | 5.535% | $182.5333 | $182.53 | $182.55 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.45 | 13.229% | $189.602 | $189.60 | $189.60 | $189.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $65.62 | 10.603% | $72.5777 | $72.58 | $72.60 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.33 | 9.479% | $129.5465 | $129.55 | $129.55 | $129.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $5.36 | 8.255% | $5.8025 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $11.62 | 3.192% | $11.9909 | $11.99 | $12.00 | $12.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $38.72 | 11.277% | $43.0865 | $43.09 | $43.10 | $43.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $580.06 | $635.1394 | $635.14 | $635.20 | $635.10 | |