| 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 | $173.56 | 6.658% | $185.1156 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $104.92 | 9.786% | $115.1875 | $115.19 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $12.68 | 6.407% | $13.4924 | $13.49 | $13.50 | $13.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $107.81 | 9.691% | $118.2579 | $118.26 | $118.25 | $118.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $42.53 | 12.809% | $47.9777 | $47.98 | $48.00 | $48.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $43.30 | 11.470% | $48.2665 | $48.27 | $48.25 | $48.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.31 | 9.532% | $231.4521 | $231.45 | $231.45 | $231.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $696.11 | $759.7497 | $759.76 | $759.75 | $759.90 | |