| 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 | $177.73 | 4.386% | $185.5252 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $39.81 | 3.578% | $41.2344 | $41.23 | $41.25 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $73.75 | 10.125% | $81.2172 | $81.22 | $81.20 | $81.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $133.38 | 6.187% | $141.6322 | $141.63 | $141.65 | $141.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.77 | 11.858% | $28.8258 | $28.83 | $28.85 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.78 | 4.338% | $26.8983 | $26.90 | $26.90 | $26.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $98.78 | 7.698% | $106.3841 | $106.38 | $106.40 | $106.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $575.00 | $611.7172 | $611.72 | $611.80 | $611.60 | |