| 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 | $181.37 | 5.500% | $191.3454 | $191.35 | $191.35 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $20.92 | 7.863% | $22.5649 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $135.58 | 10.762% | $150.1711 | $150.17 | $150.15 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.75 | 5.173% | $124.8929 | $124.89 | $124.90 | $124.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $217.50 | 12.532% | $244.7571 | $244.76 | $244.75 | $244.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $52.30 | 3.476% | $54.1179 | $54.12 | $54.10 | $54.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $152.64 | 6.585% | $162.6913 | $162.69 | $162.70 | $162.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $879.06 | $950.5406 | $950.54 | $950.50 | $950.60 | |