| 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 | $178.62 | 5.550% | $188.5334 | $188.53 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.44 | 10.599% | $133.2054 | $133.21 | $133.20 | $133.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $96.28 | 4.502% | $100.6145 | $100.61 | $100.60 | $100.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $17.29 | 4.181% | $18.0129 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $247.54 | 11.429% | $275.8313 | $275.83 | $275.85 | $275.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $58.44 | 3.869% | $60.701 | $60.70 | $60.70 | $60.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.29 | 4.448% | $48.349 | $48.35 | $48.35 | $48.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $764.90 | $825.2475 | $825.24 | $825.25 | $825.10 | |