| 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 | $175.87 | 5.290% | $185.1735 | $185.17 | $185.15 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.94 | 12.271% | $51.5773 | $51.58 | $51.60 | $51.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.62 | 6.680% | $195.8858 | $195.89 | $195.90 | $195.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.90 | 6.420% | $21.1776 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.74 | 12.704% | $57.186 | $57.19 | $57.20 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $136.27 | 4.425% | $142.2999 | $142.30 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.80 | 10.780% | $95.0492 | $95.05 | $95.05 | $95.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $698.14 | $748.3493 | $748.36 | $748.40 | $748.40 | |