| 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 | $174.96 | 5.730% | $184.9852 | $184.99 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $137.37 | 6.367% | $146.1163 | $146.12 | $146.10 | $146.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $16.82 | 3.773% | $17.4546 | $17.45 | $17.45 | $17.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.92 | 11.182% | $74.403 | $74.40 | $74.40 | $74.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.44 | 3.817% | $19.1439 | $19.14 | $19.15 | $19.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.35 | 13.578% | $99.2104 | $99.21 | $99.20 | $99.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $91.58 | 9.489% | $100.27 | $100.27 | $100.25 | $100.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $593.44 | $641.5834 | $641.58 | $641.55 | $641.60 | |