| 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 | $169.43 | 4.358% | $176.8138 | $176.81 | $176.80 | $176.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $42.47 | 12.650% | $47.8425 | $47.84 | $47.85 | $47.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $171.52 | 6.802% | $183.1868 | $183.19 | $183.20 | $183.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $21.42 | 9.630% | $23.4827 | $23.48 | $23.50 | $23.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $82.99 | 13.120% | $93.8783 | $93.88 | $93.90 | $93.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $5.32 | 12.704% | $5.9959 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $27.53 | 13.430% | $31.2273 | $31.23 | $31.25 | $31.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $520.68 | $562.4273 | $562.43 | $562.50 | $562.40 | |