| 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 | $179.95 | 4.648% | $188.3141 | $188.31 | $188.30 | $188.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $69.95 | 5.613% | $73.8763 | $73.88 | $73.90 | $73.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $24.99 | 12.587% | $28.1355 | $28.14 | $28.15 | $28.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $24.61 | 5.737% | $26.0219 | $26.02 | $26.00 | $26.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $77.89 | 4.455% | $81.36 | $81.36 | $81.35 | $81.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $105.64 | 11.568% | $117.8604 | $117.86 | $117.85 | $117.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $28.69 | 4.136% | $29.8766 | $29.88 | $29.90 | $29.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $511.72 | $545.4448 | $545.45 | $545.45 | $545.50 | |