| 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 | $174.39 | 5.793% | $184.4924 | $184.49 | $184.50 | $184.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $188.42 | 11.725% | $210.5122 | $210.51 | $210.50 | $210.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $248.39 | 9.297% | $271.4828 | $271.48 | $271.50 | $271.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $167.25 | 12.382% | $187.9589 | $187.96 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $211.91 | 3.140% | $218.564 | $218.56 | $218.55 | $218.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $10.44 | 5.720% | $11.0372 | $11.04 | $11.05 | $11.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.58 | 5.457% | $177.7794 | $177.78 | $177.80 | $177.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,169.38 | $1,261.8269 | $1,261.82 | $1,261.85 | $1,261.90 | |