| 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 | $179.28 | 3.270% | $185.1425 | $185.14 | $185.15 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $63.60 | 10.670% | $70.3861 | $70.39 | $70.40 | $70.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.79 | 6.656% | $139.4954 | $139.50 | $139.50 | $139.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $7.83 | 8.402% | $8.4879 | $8.49 | $8.50 | $8.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.96 | 6.316% | $104.1472 | $104.15 | $104.15 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $45.41 | 6.702% | $48.4534 | $48.45 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.44 | 13.592% | $129.9947 | $129.99 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $639.31 | $686.1072 | $686.11 | $686.15 | $686.10 | |