| 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 | $176.85 | 10.545% | $195.4988 | $195.50 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $201.39 | 11.340% | $224.2276 | $224.23 | $224.25 | $224.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $229.67 | 3.857% | $238.5284 | $238.53 | $238.55 | $238.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $152.77 | 10.562% | $168.9056 | $168.91 | $168.90 | $168.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $243.86 | 7.512% | $262.1788 | $262.18 | $262.20 | $262.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.55 | 9.156% | $67.1855 | $67.19 | $67.20 | $67.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.62 | 7.773% | $131.0735 | $131.07 | $131.05 | $131.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,187.71 | $1,287.5982 | $1,287.61 | $1,287.65 | $1,287.60 | |