| 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 | $174.69 | 5.529% | $184.3486 | $184.35 | $184.35 | $184.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $119.47 | 6.514% | $127.2523 | $127.25 | $127.25 | $127.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $101.75 | 13.865% | $115.8576 | $115.86 | $115.85 | $115.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.44 | 10.103% | $5.9896 | $5.99 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $90.71 | 3.740% | $94.1026 | $94.10 | $94.10 | $94.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.66 | 8.245% | $31.023 | $31.02 | $31.00 | $31.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.97 | 5.629% | $35.8822 | $35.88 | $35.90 | $35.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $554.69 | $594.4559 | $594.45 | $594.45 | $594.50 | |