| 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 | $172.44 | 7.265% | $184.9678 | $184.97 | $184.95 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.33 | 6.793% | $50.5451 | $50.55 | $50.55 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $13.61 | 5.823% | $14.4025 | $14.40 | $14.40 | $14.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $42.77 | 10.377% | $47.2082 | $47.21 | $47.20 | $47.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.39 | 4.294% | $164.1483 | $164.15 | $164.15 | $164.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $84.66 | 4.137% | $88.1624 | $88.16 | $88.15 | $88.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.29 | 9.385% | $147.987 | $147.99 | $148.00 | $148.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $653.49 | $697.4213 | $697.43 | $697.40 | $697.40 | |