| 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 | $174.43 | 4.488% | $182.2584 | $182.26 | $182.25 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.80 | 3.523% | $72.2591 | $72.26 | $72.25 | $72.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.90 | 4.740% | $105.6827 | $105.68 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $82.87 | 13.587% | $94.1295 | $94.13 | $94.15 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.50 | 13.649% | $68.7576 | $68.76 | $68.75 | $68.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.92 | 13.343% | $25.9782 | $25.98 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $39.56 | 3.481% | $40.9371 | $40.94 | $40.95 | $40.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $550.98 | $590.0026 | $590.01 | $590.05 | $590.10 | |