| 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 | $165.45 | 4.709% | $173.241 | $173.24 | $173.25 | $173.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.83 | 8.773% | $157.5359 | $157.54 | $157.55 | $157.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $39.78 | 8.429% | $43.1331 | $43.13 | $43.15 | $43.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $12.53 | 11.177% | $13.9305 | $13.93 | $13.95 | $13.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $60.93 | 9.733% | $66.8603 | $66.86 | $66.85 | $66.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.81 | 5.634% | $86.4192 | $86.42 | $86.40 | $86.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $7.84 | 13.750% | $8.918 | $8.92 | $8.90 | $8.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $513.17 | $550.0380 | $550.04 | $550.05 | $549.90 | |