| 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 | $175.99 | 5.389% | $185.4741 | $185.47 | $185.45 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $57.83 | 7.350% | $62.0805 | $62.08 | $62.10 | $62.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $35.63 | 7.327% | $38.2406 | $38.24 | $38.25 | $38.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $86.55 | 8.633% | $94.0219 | $94.02 | $94.00 | $94.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.41 | 4.120% | $85.8053 | $85.81 | $85.80 | $85.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $50.74 | 12.637% | $57.152 | $57.15 | $57.15 | $57.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $114.80 | 10.340% | $126.6703 | $126.67 | $126.65 | $126.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $603.95 | $649.4447 | $649.44 | $649.40 | $649.50 | |