| 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 | $171.40 | 5.285% | $180.4585 | $180.46 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $206.92 | 11.759% | $231.2517 | $231.25 | $231.25 | $231.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.94 | 11.246% | $237.9997 | $238.00 | $238.00 | $238.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.29 | 11.655% | $209.1186 | $209.12 | $209.10 | $209.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.78 | 10.397% | $188.536 | $188.54 | $188.55 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $141.39 | 9.104% | $154.2621 | $154.26 | $154.25 | $154.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $33.56 | 12.396% | $37.7201 | $37.72 | $37.70 | $37.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,125.28 | $1,239.3467 | $1,239.35 | $1,239.30 | $1,239.40 | |