| 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 | $245.55 | 12.192% | $275.4875 | $275.49 | $275.50 | $275.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $179.82 | 3.568% | $186.236 | $186.24 | $186.25 | $186.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.37 | 5.499% | $205.0584 | $205.06 | $205.05 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $171.84 | 10.711% | $190.2458 | $190.25 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $17.62 | 12.103% | $19.7525 | $19.75 | $19.75 | $19.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $168.42 | 11.862% | $188.398 | $188.40 | $188.40 | $188.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $85.38 | 13.434% | $96.8499 | $96.85 | $96.85 | $96.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,063.00 | $1,162.0281 | $1,162.04 | $1,162.05 | $1,162.00 | |