| 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 | $173.49 | 7.130% | $185.8598 | $185.86 | $185.85 | $185.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $49.64 | 12.507% | $55.8485 | $55.85 | $55.85 | $55.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $17.51 | 5.860% | $18.5361 | $18.54 | $18.55 | $18.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $11.81 | 13.590% | $13.415 | $13.42 | $13.40 | $13.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $114.77 | 3.705% | $119.0222 | $119.02 | $119.00 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $208.68 | 8.469% | $226.3531 | $226.35 | $226.35 | $226.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.39 | 11.565% | $8.2447 | $8.24 | $8.25 | $8.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $583.29 | $627.2794 | $627.28 | $627.25 | $627.20 | |