| 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 | $175.30 | 5.797% | $185.4621 | $185.46 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $78.92 | 7.824% | $85.0947 | $85.09 | $85.10 | $85.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $19.30 | 10.785% | $21.3815 | $21.38 | $21.40 | $21.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $20.91 | 8.145% | $22.6131 | $22.61 | $22.60 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.78 | 9.166% | $71.8094 | $71.81 | $71.80 | $71.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $54.61 | 7.577% | $58.7478 | $58.75 | $58.75 | $58.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $64.35 | 8.153% | $69.5965 | $69.60 | $69.60 | $69.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $479.17 | $514.7051 | $514.70 | $514.70 | $514.70 | |