| 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 | $175.91 | 5.304% | $185.2403 | $185.24 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $93.58 | 10.451% | $103.36 | $103.36 | $103.35 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $152.61 | 5.591% | $161.1424 | $161.14 | $161.15 | $161.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $143.96 | 5.532% | $151.9239 | $151.92 | $151.90 | $151.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $231.93 | 11.307% | $258.1543 | $258.15 | $258.15 | $258.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $46.72 | 9.244% | $51.0388 | $51.04 | $51.05 | $51.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.71 | 3.105% | $38.8809 | $38.88 | $38.90 | $38.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $882.42 | $949.7406 | $949.73 | $949.75 | $949.70 | |