| 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 | $175.33 | 4.635% | $183.4565 | $183.46 | $183.45 | $183.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $79.94 | 5.246% | $84.1337 | $84.13 | $84.15 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $87.83 | 13.307% | $99.5175 | $99.52 | $99.50 | $99.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $66.29 | 12.533% | $74.5981 | $74.60 | $74.60 | $74.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $72.50 | 3.259% | $74.8628 | $74.86 | $74.85 | $74.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $21.76 | 7.581% | $23.4096 | $23.41 | $23.40 | $23.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $58.37 | 4.352% | $60.9103 | $60.91 | $60.90 | $60.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $562.02 | $600.8885 | $600.89 | $600.85 | $600.90 | |