| 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 | $175.48 | 5.386% | $184.9314 | $184.93 | $184.95 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $219.79 | 6.216% | $233.4521 | $233.45 | $233.45 | $233.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $26.39 | 6.740% | $28.1687 | $28.17 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $5.66 | 5.158% | $5.9519 | $5.95 | $5.95 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $8.62 | 13.128% | $9.7516 | $9.75 | $9.75 | $9.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $22.57 | 13.556% | $25.6296 | $25.63 | $25.65 | $25.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $209.60 | 5.206% | $220.5118 | $220.51 | $220.50 | $220.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $668.11 | $708.3971 | $708.39 | $708.40 | $708.50 | |