| 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 | $171.53 | 6.796% | $183.1872 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $47.50 | 5.196% | $49.9681 | $49.97 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $176.84 | 9.808% | $194.1845 | $194.18 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $9.77 | 13.757% | $11.1141 | $11.11 | $11.10 | $11.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.85 | 5.466% | $20.935 | $20.94 | $20.95 | $20.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $142.67 | 11.759% | $159.4466 | $159.45 | $159.45 | $159.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $14.67 | 13.808% | $16.6956 | $16.70 | $16.70 | $16.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $582.83 | $635.5311 | $635.54 | $635.55 | $635.50 | |