| 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 | $177.89 | 4.267% | $185.4806 | $185.48 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $84.72 | 3.460% | $87.6513 | $87.65 | $87.65 | $87.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $230.98 | 8.762% | $251.2185 | $251.22 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $230.50 | 13.816% | $262.3459 | $262.35 | $262.35 | $262.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $20.70 | 6.274% | $21.9987 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $71.83 | 5.593% | $75.8475 | $75.85 | $75.85 | $75.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $224.88 | 9.234% | $245.6454 | $245.65 | $245.65 | $245.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,041.50 | $1,130.1879 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.20 | $1,130.10 | |