| 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 | $169.46 | 5.315% | $178.4668 | $178.47 | $178.45 | $178.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.25 | 13.488% | $15.0372 | $15.04 | $15.05 | $15.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $21.73 | 5.675% | $22.9632 | $22.96 | $22.95 | $23.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $145.52 | 11.402% | $162.1122 | $162.11 | $162.10 | $162.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $161.53 | 12.248% | $181.3142 | $181.31 | $181.30 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.52 | 9.839% | $153.2474 | $153.25 | $153.25 | $153.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.63 | 9.103% | $241.805 | $241.81 | $241.80 | $241.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $872.64 | $954.9460 | $954.95 | $954.90 | $954.90 | |