| 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 | $174.87 | 4.469% | $182.6849 | $182.68 | $182.70 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.50 | 8.868% | $60.4217 | $60.42 | $60.40 | $60.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $112.69 | 5.495% | $118.8823 | $118.88 | $118.90 | $118.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $32.55 | 4.260% | $33.9366 | $33.94 | $33.95 | $33.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $25.94 | 10.862% | $28.7576 | $28.76 | $28.75 | $28.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $6.78 | 7.857% | $7.3127 | $7.31 | $7.30 | $7.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $57.49 | 5.368% | $60.5761 | $60.58 | $60.60 | $60.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $465.82 | $492.5719 | $492.57 | $492.60 | $492.60 | |