| 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 | $166.87 | 5.465% | $175.9894 | $175.99 | $176.00 | $176.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $21.34 | 5.735% | $22.5638 | $22.56 | $22.55 | $22.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $127.30 | 11.185% | $141.5385 | $141.54 | $141.55 | $141.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.95 | 9.674% | $150.1985 | $150.20 | $150.20 | $150.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $106.57 | 4.653% | $111.5287 | $111.53 | $111.55 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $98.80 | 11.577% | $110.2381 | $110.24 | $110.25 | $110.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $223.62 | 6.652% | $238.4952 | $238.50 | $238.50 | $238.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $881.45 | $950.5522 | $950.56 | $950.60 | $950.50 | |