| 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 | $170.83 | 3.308% | $176.4811 | $176.48 | $176.50 | $176.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $101.90 | 4.103% | $106.081 | $106.08 | $106.10 | $106.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $173.52 | 6.683% | $185.1163 | $185.12 | $185.10 | $185.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.87 | 10.243% | $39.5442 | $39.54 | $39.55 | $39.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $36.62 | 8.860% | $39.8645 | $39.86 | $39.85 | $39.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $19.88 | 11.844% | $22.2346 | $22.23 | $22.25 | $22.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.79 | 3.583% | $18.4274 | $18.43 | $18.45 | $18.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $556.41 | $587.7491 | $587.74 | $587.80 | $587.70 | |