| 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 | $171.76 | 5.521% | $181.2429 | $181.24 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $241.70 | 9.342% | $264.2796 | $264.28 | $264.30 | $264.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.99 | 5.425% | $184.4832 | $184.48 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $139.80 | 12.810% | $157.7084 | $157.71 | $157.70 | $157.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.30 | 4.678% | $48.4659 | $48.47 | $48.45 | $48.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $48.76 | 3.264% | $50.3515 | $50.35 | $50.35 | $50.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.61 | 13.358% | $6.3594 | $6.36 | $6.35 | $6.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $828.92 | $892.8909 | $892.89 | $892.90 | $893.00 | |