| 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 | $169.94 | 5.125% | $178.6494 | $178.65 | $178.65 | $178.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $5.38 | 3.661% | $5.577 | $5.58 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.54 | 5.756% | $194.1046 | $194.10 | $194.10 | $194.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $232.75 | 3.640% | $241.2221 | $241.22 | $241.20 | $241.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $157.26 | 13.191% | $178.0042 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.44 | 10.262% | $83.1817 | $83.18 | $83.20 | $83.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $52.68 | 11.729% | $58.8588 | $58.86 | $58.85 | $58.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $876.99 | $939.5978 | $939.59 | $939.60 | $939.60 | |