| 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 | $179.97 | 5.313% | $189.5318 | $189.53 | $189.55 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $45.54 | 4.542% | $47.6084 | $47.61 | $47.60 | $47.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.72 | 5.590% | $72.5614 | $72.56 | $72.55 | $72.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $142.77 | 13.207% | $161.6256 | $161.63 | $161.65 | $161.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $97.78 | 12.188% | $109.6974 | $109.70 | $109.70 | $109.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $157.96 | 4.488% | $165.0492 | $165.05 | $165.05 | $165.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.78 | 12.579% | $38.0292 | $38.03 | $38.05 | $38.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $726.52 | $784.1030 | $784.11 | $784.15 | $784.00 | |