| 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 | $171.73 | 5.116% | $180.5157 | $180.52 | $180.50 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $13.35 | 9.669% | $14.6408 | $14.64 | $14.65 | $14.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.50 | 5.842% | $137.0654 | $137.07 | $137.05 | $137.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.58 | 6.647% | $36.8785 | $36.88 | $36.90 | $36.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $123.58 | 11.793% | $138.1538 | $138.15 | $138.15 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $152.88 | 4.535% | $159.8131 | $159.81 | $159.80 | $159.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.53 | 6.484% | $52.7415 | $52.74 | $52.75 | $52.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $675.15 | $719.8088 | $719.81 | $719.80 | $719.80 | |