| 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 | $169.94 | 5.273% | $178.9009 | $178.90 | $178.90 | $178.90 |
| Purchase #2 | $44.86 | 12.583% | $50.5047 | $50.50 | $50.50 | $50.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $134.38 | 9.651% | $147.349 | $147.35 | $147.35 | $147.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $22.77 | 7.869% | $24.5618 | $24.56 | $24.55 | $24.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $35.26 | 12.432% | $39.6435 | $39.64 | $39.65 | $39.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $187.74 | 8.850% | $204.355 | $204.36 | $204.35 | $204.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $37.86 | 11.708% | $42.2926 | $42.29 | $42.30 | $42.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $632.81 | $687.6075 | $687.60 | $687.60 | $687.60 | |