| 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 | $179.79 | 3.705% | $186.4512 | $186.45 | $186.45 | $186.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $55.77 | 13.607% | $63.3586 | $63.36 | $63.35 | $63.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $94.35 | 9.220% | $103.0491 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $120.51 | 11.523% | $134.3964 | $134.40 | $134.40 | $134.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $142.49 | 4.617% | $149.0688 | $149.07 | $149.05 | $149.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $175.37 | 4.205% | $182.7443 | $182.74 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $26.87 | 7.216% | $28.8089 | $28.81 | $28.80 | $28.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $795.15 | $847.8773 | $847.88 | $847.85 | $847.90 | |