| 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 | $171.35 | 9.380% | $187.4226 | $187.42 | $187.40 | $187.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $24.57 | 12.171% | $27.5604 | $27.56 | $27.55 | $27.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $42.82 | 9.857% | $47.0408 | $47.04 | $47.05 | $47.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $161.39 | 11.805% | $180.4421 | $180.44 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $30.71 | 6.547% | $32.7206 | $32.72 | $32.70 | $32.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.44 | 5.798% | $35.3789 | $35.38 | $35.40 | $35.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $10.60 | 9.473% | $11.6041 | $11.60 | $11.60 | $11.60 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $474.88 | $522.1695 | $522.16 | $522.15 | $522.10 | |