| 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 | $175.42 | 5.844% | $185.6715 | $185.67 | $185.65 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $120.90 | 12.509% | $136.0234 | $136.02 | $136.00 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $240.80 | 8.429% | $261.097 | $261.10 | $261.10 | $261.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $180.49 | 8.321% | $195.5086 | $195.51 | $195.50 | $195.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.84 | 11.653% | $252.1571 | $252.16 | $252.15 | $252.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $244.73 | 11.821% | $273.6595 | $273.66 | $273.65 | $273.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $222.50 | 9.832% | $244.3762 | $244.38 | $244.40 | $244.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,410.68 | $1,548.4933 | $1,548.50 | $1,548.45 | $1,548.60 | |