| 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 | $175.81 | 5.510% | $185.4971 | $185.50 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $183.48 | 10.346% | $202.4628 | $202.46 | $202.45 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $110.82 | 9.611% | $121.4709 | $121.47 | $121.45 | $121.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $121.98 | 13.312% | $138.218 | $138.22 | $138.20 | $138.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $182.38 | 7.527% | $196.1077 | $196.11 | $196.10 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $241.42 | 3.480% | $249.8214 | $249.82 | $249.80 | $249.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $46.57 | 12.219% | $52.2604 | $52.26 | $52.25 | $52.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,062.46 | $1,145.8383 | $1,145.84 | $1,145.75 | $1,145.90 | |