| 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 | $176.54 | 4.818% | $185.0457 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $34.80 | 7.553% | $37.4284 | $37.43 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.26 | 8.333% | $108.6147 | $108.61 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $6.45 | 10.583% | $7.1326 | $7.13 | $7.15 | $7.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.91 | 9.310% | $79.6979 | $79.70 | $79.70 | $79.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.75 | 13.398% | $212.9047 | $212.90 | $212.90 | $212.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.88 | 8.242% | $6.3646 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $584.59 | $637.1886 | $637.18 | $637.20 | $637.10 | |