| 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 | $174.34 | 5.312% | $183.6009 | $183.60 | $183.60 | $183.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $77.40 | 7.872% | $83.4929 | $83.49 | $83.50 | $83.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $51.94 | 3.514% | $53.7652 | $53.77 | $53.75 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $92.67 | 7.320% | $99.4534 | $99.45 | $99.45 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $27.67 | 5.110% | $29.0839 | $29.08 | $29.10 | $29.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $76.63 | 13.871% | $87.2593 | $87.26 | $87.25 | $87.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $142.43 | 4.721% | $149.1541 | $149.15 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $643.08 | $685.8097 | $685.80 | $685.80 | $686.00 | |