| 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 | $173.92 | 5.202% | $182.9673 | $182.97 | $182.95 | $183.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $35.64 | 8.112% | $38.5311 | $38.53 | $38.55 | $38.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.38 | 12.400% | $264.5671 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $127.80 | 7.446% | $137.316 | $137.32 | $137.30 | $137.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $14.97 | 3.416% | $15.4814 | $15.48 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $90.27 | 10.311% | $99.5777 | $99.58 | $99.60 | $99.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $179.68 | 12.825% | $202.724 | $202.72 | $202.70 | $202.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $857.66 | $941.1646 | $941.17 | $941.15 | $941.20 | |