| 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 | $160.96 | 13.845% | $183.2449 | $183.24 | $183.25 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $48.99 | 11.190% | $54.472 | $54.47 | $54.45 | $54.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.30 | 3.730% | $114.4142 | $114.41 | $114.40 | $114.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $98.98 | 6.786% | $105.6968 | $105.70 | $105.70 | $105.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $41.55 | 8.258% | $44.9812 | $44.98 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $44.29 | 11.587% | $49.4219 | $49.42 | $49.40 | $49.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $34.53 | 4.669% | $36.1422 | $36.14 | $36.15 | $36.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $539.60 | $588.3732 | $588.36 | $588.35 | $588.30 | |