| 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 | $177.89 | 5.380% | $187.4605 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.65 | 5.179% | $73.2572 | $73.26 | $73.25 | $73.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.41 | 11.722% | $60.7879 | $60.79 | $60.80 | $60.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $225.72 | 11.451% | $251.5672 | $251.57 | $251.55 | $251.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.83 | 13.626% | $35.0309 | $35.03 | $35.05 | $35.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.94 | 12.594% | $22.4512 | $22.45 | $22.45 | $22.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.75 | 9.422% | $19.4224 | $19.42 | $19.40 | $19.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $596.19 | $649.9773 | $649.98 | $649.95 | $650.10 | |