| 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 | $180.38 | 5.610% | $190.4993 | $190.50 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $162.49 | 4.367% | $169.5859 | $169.59 | $169.60 | $169.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $130.87 | 10.541% | $144.665 | $144.67 | $144.65 | $144.70 |
| Purchase #4 | $236.88 | 9.829% | $260.1629 | $260.16 | $260.15 | $260.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $205.69 | 5.746% | $217.5089 | $217.51 | $217.50 | $217.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $78.54 | 3.452% | $81.2512 | $81.25 | $81.25 | $81.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.66 | 5.709% | $198.3735 | $198.37 | $198.35 | $198.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,182.51 | $1,262.0467 | $1,262.05 | $1,262.00 | $1,262.20 | |