| 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 | $165.84 | 5.820% | $175.4919 | $175.49 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $190.93 | 3.733% | $198.0574 | $198.06 | $198.05 | $198.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $175.75 | 6.660% | $187.455 | $187.46 | $187.45 | $187.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $192.45 | 10.334% | $212.3378 | $212.34 | $212.35 | $212.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $26.88 | 5.161% | $28.2673 | $28.27 | $28.25 | $28.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $191.54 | 10.231% | $211.1365 | $211.14 | $211.15 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $218.83 | 4.718% | $229.1544 | $229.15 | $229.15 | $229.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,162.22 | $1,241.9003 | $1,241.91 | $1,241.90 | $1,242.00 | |