| 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 | $173.71 | 4.740% | $181.9439 | $181.94 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $159.81 | 3.296% | $165.0773 | $165.08 | $165.10 | $165.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.36 | 5.294% | $49.8672 | $49.87 | $49.85 | $49.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $169.37 | 5.404% | $178.5228 | $178.52 | $178.50 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $91.31 | 12.240% | $102.4863 | $102.49 | $102.50 | $102.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $47.26 | 7.861% | $50.9751 | $50.98 | $51.00 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.43 | 8.495% | $233.7308 | $233.73 | $233.75 | $233.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $904.25 | $962.6034 | $962.61 | $962.65 | $962.60 | |