| 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 | $177.65 | 4.677% | $185.9587 | $185.96 | $185.95 | $186.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $30.81 | 4.682% | $32.2525 | $32.25 | $32.25 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $234.97 | 13.757% | $267.2948 | $267.29 | $267.30 | $267.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $74.63 | 7.310% | $80.0855 | $80.09 | $80.10 | $80.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $45.98 | 7.780% | $49.5572 | $49.56 | $49.55 | $49.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.43 | 5.623% | $226.4874 | $226.49 | $226.50 | $226.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $15.44 | 13.265% | $17.4881 | $17.49 | $17.50 | $17.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $793.91 | $859.1242 | $859.13 | $859.15 | $859.30 | |