| 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 | $180.57 | 5.348% | $190.2269 | $190.23 | $190.25 | $190.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $225.54 | 12.848% | $254.5174 | $254.52 | $254.50 | $254.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $238.44 | 7.478% | $256.2705 | $256.27 | $256.25 | $256.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $45.65 | 5.415% | $48.1219 | $48.12 | $48.10 | $48.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $28.91 | 3.196% | $29.834 | $29.83 | $29.85 | $29.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.80 | 4.418% | $178.3459 | $178.35 | $178.35 | $178.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $232.46 | 5.843% | $246.0426 | $246.04 | $246.05 | $246.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,122.37 | $1,203.3592 | $1,203.36 | $1,203.35 | $1,203.20 | |