| 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 | $175.50 | 5.439% | $185.0454 | $185.05 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $68.37 | 12.370% | $76.8274 | $76.83 | $76.85 | $76.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $211.63 | 8.693% | $230.027 | $230.03 | $230.05 | $230.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $204.68 | 13.427% | $232.1624 | $232.16 | $232.15 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.36 | 8.151% | $115.0294 | $115.03 | $115.05 | $115.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $236.34 | 12.281% | $265.3649 | $265.36 | $265.35 | $265.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $216.59 | 8.546% | $235.0998 | $235.10 | $235.10 | $235.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,219.47 | $1,339.5563 | $1,339.56 | $1,339.60 | $1,339.50 | |