| 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 | $171.47 | 10.518% | $189.5052 | $189.51 | $189.50 | $189.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.28 | 4.756% | $5.5311 | $5.53 | $5.55 | $5.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $48.44 | 3.130% | $49.9562 | $49.96 | $49.95 | $50.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.29 | 5.667% | $184.167 | $184.17 | $184.15 | $184.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $18.96 | 5.278% | $19.9607 | $19.96 | $19.95 | $20.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $59.71 | 11.306% | $66.4608 | $66.46 | $66.45 | $66.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $111.50 | 11.733% | $124.5823 | $124.58 | $124.60 | $124.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $589.65 | $640.1633 | $640.17 | $640.15 | $640.30 | |