| 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 | $176.31 | 5.182% | $185.4464 | $185.45 | $185.45 | $185.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.68 | 4.424% | $50.8336 | $50.83 | $50.85 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $97.35 | 13.219% | $110.2187 | $110.22 | $110.20 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $101.87 | 10.708% | $112.7782 | $112.78 | $112.80 | $112.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $102.56 | 4.323% | $106.9937 | $106.99 | $107.00 | $107.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $87.39 | 13.216% | $98.9395 | $98.94 | $98.95 | $98.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $20.90 | 5.589% | $22.0681 | $22.07 | $22.05 | $22.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $635.06 | $687.2782 | $687.28 | $687.30 | $687.20 | |