| 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 | $170.58 | 5.204% | $179.457 | $179.46 | $179.45 | $179.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.30 | 10.755% | $203.0139 | $203.01 | $203.00 | $203.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $235.30 | 5.826% | $249.0086 | $249.01 | $249.00 | $249.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $35.96 | 11.139% | $39.9656 | $39.97 | $39.95 | $40.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $47.58 | 13.151% | $53.8372 | $53.84 | $53.85 | $53.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $171.86 | 5.790% | $181.8107 | $181.81 | $181.80 | $181.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $45.81 | 6.709% | $48.8834 | $48.88 | $48.90 | $48.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $890.39 | $955.9764 | $955.98 | $955.95 | $956.00 | |