| 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 | $175.95 | 5.344% | $185.3528 | $185.35 | $185.35 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.71 | 6.304% | $51.7807 | $51.78 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $81.79 | 7.811% | $88.1786 | $88.18 | $88.20 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $30.41 | 9.535% | $33.3096 | $33.31 | $33.30 | $33.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.25 | 13.169% | $18.39 | $18.39 | $18.40 | $18.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $193.54 | 11.811% | $216.399 | $216.40 | $216.40 | $216.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $137.81 | 12.333% | $154.8061 | $154.81 | $154.80 | $154.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $684.46 | $748.2168 | $748.22 | $748.25 | $748.30 | |