| 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 | $172.88 | 5.540% | $182.4576 | $182.46 | $182.45 | $182.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $58.67 | 9.721% | $64.3733 | $64.37 | $64.35 | $64.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.70 | 7.351% | $181.1011 | $181.10 | $181.10 | $181.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $19.59 | 9.850% | $21.5196 | $21.52 | $21.50 | $21.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $103.87 | 10.640% | $114.9218 | $114.92 | $114.90 | $114.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $33.27 | 8.222% | $36.0055 | $36.01 | $36.00 | $36.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $135.89 | 9.763% | $149.1569 | $149.16 | $149.15 | $149.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $692.87 | $749.5358 | $749.54 | $749.45 | $749.60 | |