| 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 | $171.31 | 3.616% | $177.5046 | $177.50 | $177.50 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.94 | 6.387% | $185.0495 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.73 | 3.520% | $71.1493 | $71.15 | $71.15 | $71.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $53.26 | 6.696% | $56.8263 | $56.83 | $56.85 | $56.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $32.79 | 13.337% | $37.1632 | $37.16 | $37.15 | $37.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.85 | 4.646% | $49.0267 | $49.03 | $49.05 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.62 | 5.314% | $48.0442 | $48.04 | $48.05 | $48.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $592.50 | $624.7638 | $624.76 | $624.80 | $624.60 | |