| 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 | $173.82 | 5.263% | $182.9681 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.46 | 12.789% | $39.995 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $62.82 | 9.794% | $68.9726 | $68.97 | $68.95 | $69.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.48 | 8.482% | $102.4938 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.25 | 8.504% | $38.2477 | $38.25 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.95 | 7.871% | $154.2016 | $154.20 | $154.20 | $154.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $19.79 | 8.796% | $21.5307 | $21.53 | $21.55 | $21.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $564.57 | $608.4095 | $608.41 | $608.40 | $608.40 | |