| 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 | $163.65 | 5.248% | $172.2384 | $172.24 | $172.25 | $172.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.92 | 4.564% | $236.231 | $236.23 | $236.25 | $236.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $47.98 | 5.868% | $50.7955 | $50.80 | $50.80 | $50.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $50.69 | 3.360% | $52.3932 | $52.39 | $52.40 | $52.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.79 | 11.236% | $193.317 | $193.32 | $193.30 | $193.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $25.66 | 8.722% | $27.8981 | $27.90 | $27.90 | $27.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $159.47 | 7.724% | $171.7875 | $171.79 | $171.80 | $171.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $847.16 | $904.6607 | $904.67 | $904.70 | $904.60 | |