| 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 | $171.65 | 5.703% | $181.4392 | $181.44 | $181.45 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.30 | 5.704% | $40.4846 | $40.48 | $40.50 | $40.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $53.33 | 6.766% | $56.9383 | $56.94 | $56.95 | $56.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.75 | 8.791% | $190.1123 | $190.11 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $108.71 | 3.229% | $112.2202 | $112.22 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $147.31 | 7.583% | $158.4805 | $158.48 | $158.50 | $158.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $244.97 | 3.678% | $253.98 | $253.98 | $254.00 | $254.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $939.02 | $993.6551 | $993.65 | $993.70 | $993.60 | |