| 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 | $172.62 | 5.690% | $182.4421 | $182.44 | $182.45 | $182.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $38.71 | 9.664% | $42.4509 | $42.45 | $42.45 | $42.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $49.65 | 10.220% | $54.7242 | $54.72 | $54.70 | $54.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $168.39 | 5.439% | $177.5487 | $177.55 | $177.55 | $177.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $46.59 | 5.350% | $49.0826 | $49.08 | $49.10 | $49.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $226.99 | 12.581% | $255.5476 | $255.55 | $255.55 | $255.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $164.28 | 10.755% | $181.9483 | $181.95 | $181.95 | $181.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $867.23 | $943.7444 | $943.74 | $943.75 | $943.60 | |