| 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 | $176.36 | 5.328% | $185.7565 | $185.76 | $185.75 | $185.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.88 | 4.544% | $60.5101 | $60.51 | $60.50 | $60.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $45.67 | 6.769% | $48.7614 | $48.76 | $48.75 | $48.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.53 | 11.778% | $234.2084 | $234.21 | $234.20 | $234.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $111.34 | 9.425% | $121.8338 | $121.83 | $121.85 | $121.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $15.60 | 10.614% | $17.2558 | $17.26 | $17.25 | $17.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.40 | 9.406% | $57.3287 | $57.33 | $57.35 | $57.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.78 | $725.6547 | $725.66 | $725.65 | $725.70 | |