| 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 | $171.72 | 9.125% | $187.3895 | $187.39 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $164.41 | 13.765% | $187.041 | $187.04 | $187.05 | $187.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $138.29 | 6.452% | $147.2125 | $147.21 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $138.85 | 11.267% | $154.4942 | $154.49 | $154.50 | $154.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $34.72 | 8.774% | $37.7663 | $37.77 | $37.75 | $37.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.37 | 5.494% | $179.7301 | $179.73 | $179.75 | $179.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.83 | 5.265% | $55.6115 | $55.61 | $55.60 | $55.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $871.19 | $949.2451 | $949.24 | $949.25 | $949.20 | |