| 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 | $175.95 | 5.427% | $185.4988 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.54 | 3.594% | $68.9314 | $68.93 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $100.46 | 12.327% | $112.8437 | $112.84 | $112.85 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $39.36 | 4.634% | $41.1839 | $41.18 | $41.20 | $41.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $200.46 | 9.399% | $219.3012 | $219.30 | $219.30 | $219.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $179.40 | 12.221% | $201.3245 | $201.32 | $201.30 | $201.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $48.85 | 7.197% | $52.3657 | $52.37 | $52.35 | $52.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $811.02 | $881.4492 | $881.44 | $881.45 | $881.40 | |