| 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 | $191.32 | 5.832% | $202.4778 | $202.48 | $202.50 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.55 | 5.183% | $104.7097 | $104.71 | $104.70 | $104.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $160.42 | 5.569% | $169.3538 | $169.35 | $169.35 | $169.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $177.65 | 5.800% | $187.9537 | $187.95 | $187.95 | $188.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $229.68 | 11.520% | $256.1391 | $256.14 | $256.15 | $256.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.60 | 6.233% | $264.0952 | $264.10 | $264.10 | $264.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.50 | 11.392% | $51.7973 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,153.72 | $1,236.5266 | $1,236.53 | $1,236.55 | $1,236.60 | |