| 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 | $173.81 | 5.133% | $182.7317 | $182.73 | $182.75 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.98 | 5.267% | $47.3491 | $47.35 | $47.35 | $47.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.51 | 9.339% | $43.1998 | $43.20 | $43.20 | $43.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $43.30 | 13.128% | $48.9844 | $48.98 | $49.00 | $49.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $209.53 | 5.114% | $220.2454 | $220.25 | $220.25 | $220.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $153.46 | 9.234% | $167.6305 | $167.63 | $167.65 | $167.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $199.65 | 4.464% | $208.5624 | $208.56 | $208.55 | $208.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $864.24 | $918.7033 | $918.70 | $918.75 | $918.60 | |