| 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 | $177.55 | 4.497% | $185.5344 | $185.53 | $185.55 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $71.58 | 13.633% | $81.3385 | $81.34 | $81.35 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $86.99 | 8.797% | $94.6425 | $94.64 | $94.65 | $94.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.29 | 5.824% | $47.9277 | $47.93 | $47.95 | $47.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.33 | 9.484% | $198.5273 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $156.71 | 9.153% | $171.0537 | $171.05 | $171.05 | $171.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $131.71 | 5.302% | $138.6933 | $138.69 | $138.70 | $138.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $851.16 | $917.7174 | $917.71 | $917.80 | $917.60 | |