| 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 | $174.79 | 3.854% | $181.5264 | $181.53 | $181.55 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $76.27 | 10.264% | $84.0984 | $84.10 | $84.10 | $84.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $40.98 | 4.754% | $42.9282 | $42.93 | $42.95 | $42.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.54 | 4.174% | $98.4861 | $98.49 | $98.50 | $98.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $171.39 | 12.620% | $193.0194 | $193.02 | $193.00 | $193.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $42.68 | 8.212% | $46.1849 | $46.18 | $46.20 | $46.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $36.80 | 12.124% | $41.2616 | $41.26 | $41.25 | $41.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $637.45 | $687.5050 | $687.51 | $687.55 | $687.50 | |