| 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 | $176.31 | 5.207% | $185.4905 | $185.49 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.49 | 11.112% | $14.989 | $14.99 | $15.00 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.57 | 13.598% | $231.2514 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $117.50 | 10.541% | $129.8857 | $129.89 | $129.90 | $129.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.25 | 10.521% | $127.3755 | $127.38 | $127.40 | $127.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.50 | 8.687% | $65.7556 | $65.76 | $65.75 | $65.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.64 | 4.388% | $38.2478 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $723.26 | $792.9955 | $793.01 | $793.05 | $793.10 | |