| 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 | $178.61 | 5.515% | $188.4603 | $188.46 | $188.45 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $118.91 | 4.484% | $124.2419 | $124.24 | $124.25 | $124.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $197.98 | 5.571% | $209.0095 | $209.01 | $209.00 | $209.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.86 | 11.591% | $225.2576 | $225.26 | $225.25 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $38.96 | 6.585% | $41.5255 | $41.53 | $41.55 | $41.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $209.77 | 10.695% | $232.2049 | $232.20 | $232.20 | $232.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $212.29 | 8.726% | $230.8144 | $230.81 | $230.80 | $230.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,158.38 | $1,251.5141 | $1,251.51 | $1,251.50 | $1,251.50 | |