| 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 | $178.60 | 3.646% | $185.1118 | $185.11 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $59.79 | 4.513% | $62.4883 | $62.49 | $62.50 | $62.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $44.50 | 13.548% | $50.5289 | $50.53 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $209.74 | 8.222% | $226.9848 | $226.98 | $227.00 | $227.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $167.98 | 8.551% | $182.344 | $182.34 | $182.35 | $182.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $72.52 | 3.621% | $75.1459 | $75.15 | $75.15 | $75.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $132.87 | 3.759% | $137.8646 | $137.86 | $137.85 | $137.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $866.00 | $920.4683 | $920.46 | $920.50 | $920.40 | |