| 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 | $175.73 | 5.290% | $185.0261 | $185.03 | $185.05 | $185.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $148.89 | 4.244% | $155.2089 | $155.21 | $155.20 | $155.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $111.45 | 13.579% | $126.5838 | $126.58 | $126.60 | $126.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.46 | 5.348% | $9.9659 | $9.97 | $9.95 | $10.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.63 | 8.278% | $18.0066 | $18.01 | $18.00 | $18.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $225.72 | 9.167% | $246.4118 | $246.41 | $246.40 | $246.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.86 | 11.556% | $37.7729 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $721.74 | $778.9760 | $778.98 | $778.95 | $779.00 | |