| 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 | $173.91 | 7.787% | $187.4524 | $187.45 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $167.61 | 10.292% | $184.8604 | $184.86 | $184.85 | $184.90 |
| Purchase #3 | $5.31 | 5.609% | $5.6078 | $5.61 | $5.60 | $5.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $216.76 | 13.749% | $246.5623 | $246.56 | $246.55 | $246.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $144.93 | 3.837% | $150.491 | $150.49 | $150.50 | $150.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $204.56 | 8.140% | $221.2112 | $221.21 | $221.20 | $221.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.69 | 4.461% | $239.9365 | $239.94 | $239.95 | $239.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,142.77 | $1,236.1216 | $1,236.12 | $1,236.10 | $1,236.20 | |