| 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 | $176.33 | 3.125% | $181.8403 | $181.84 | $181.85 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $37.71 | 4.564% | $39.4311 | $39.43 | $39.45 | $39.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $59.99 | 8.395% | $65.0262 | $65.03 | $65.05 | $65.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $114.56 | 6.775% | $122.3214 | $122.32 | $122.30 | $122.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.73 | 12.223% | $16.5304 | $16.53 | $16.55 | $16.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $28.65 | 9.109% | $31.2597 | $31.26 | $31.25 | $31.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.82 | 5.842% | $18.861 | $18.86 | $18.85 | $18.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $449.79 | $475.2701 | $475.27 | $475.30 | $475.20 | |