| 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 | $161.69 | 6.108% | $171.566 | $171.57 | $171.55 | $171.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $75.71 | 4.479% | $79.1011 | $79.10 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $226.55 | 7.266% | $243.0111 | $243.01 | $243.00 | $243.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $165.46 | 12.500% | $186.1425 | $186.14 | $186.15 | $186.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $13.83 | 12.169% | $15.513 | $15.51 | $15.50 | $15.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $30.57 | 5.595% | $32.2804 | $32.28 | $32.30 | $32.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $174.94 | 12.462% | $196.741 | $196.74 | $196.75 | $196.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $848.75 | $924.3551 | $924.35 | $924.35 | $924.30 | |