| 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 | $175.59 | 5.489% | $185.2281 | $185.23 | $185.25 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $222.95 | 11.460% | $248.5001 | $248.50 | $248.50 | $248.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $54.87 | 12.659% | $61.816 | $61.82 | $61.80 | $61.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $176.91 | 6.745% | $188.8426 | $188.84 | $188.85 | $188.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $105.29 | 9.426% | $115.2146 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $196.83 | 13.744% | $223.8823 | $223.88 | $223.90 | $223.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $188.79 | 12.704% | $212.7739 | $212.77 | $212.75 | $212.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.23 | $1,236.2576 | $1,236.25 | $1,236.25 | $1,236.20 | |