| 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 | $180.60 | 5.619% | $190.7479 | $190.75 | $190.75 | $190.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $182.40 | 8.841% | $198.526 | $198.53 | $198.55 | $198.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $123.49 | 11.795% | $138.0556 | $138.06 | $138.05 | $138.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $109.65 | 11.635% | $122.4078 | $122.41 | $122.40 | $122.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.46 | 4.802% | $261.4391 | $261.44 | $261.45 | $261.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $61.78 | 11.807% | $69.0744 | $69.07 | $69.05 | $69.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $176.65 | 11.671% | $197.2668 | $197.27 | $197.25 | $197.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,084.03 | $1,177.5176 | $1,177.53 | $1,177.50 | $1,177.50 | |