| 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 | $172.45 | 5.170% | $181.3657 | $181.37 | $181.35 | $181.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $87.36 | 9.296% | $95.481 | $95.48 | $95.50 | $95.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.36 | 6.204% | $5.6925 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $16.41 | 9.243% | $17.9268 | $17.93 | $17.95 | $17.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $213.66 | 11.202% | $237.5942 | $237.59 | $237.60 | $237.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $123.92 | 5.679% | $130.9574 | $130.96 | $130.95 | $131.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $215.97 | 13.380% | $244.8668 | $244.87 | $244.85 | $244.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $835.13 | $913.8844 | $913.89 | $913.90 | $914.00 | |