| 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 | $152.82 | 13.223% | $173.0274 | $173.03 | $173.05 | $173.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $26.60 | 5.870% | $28.1614 | $28.16 | $28.15 | $28.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $70.45 | 6.725% | $75.1878 | $75.19 | $75.20 | $75.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $181.58 | 3.139% | $187.2798 | $187.28 | $187.30 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $39.98 | 9.737% | $43.8729 | $43.87 | $43.85 | $43.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $35.26 | 6.176% | $37.4377 | $37.44 | $37.45 | $37.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $44.48 | 6.389% | $47.3218 | $47.32 | $47.30 | $47.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $551.17 | $592.2888 | $592.29 | $592.30 | $592.30 | |