| 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 | $180.67 | 4.338% | $188.5075 | $188.51 | $188.50 | $188.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $191.80 | 11.766% | $214.3672 | $214.37 | $214.35 | $214.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $170.54 | 10.268% | $188.051 | $188.05 | $188.05 | $188.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $34.30 | 3.742% | $35.5835 | $35.58 | $35.60 | $35.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $115.51 | 12.696% | $130.1751 | $130.18 | $130.20 | $130.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $235.66 | 6.478% | $250.9261 | $250.93 | $250.95 | $250.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $229.48 | 3.469% | $237.4407 | $237.44 | $237.45 | $237.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,157.96 | $1,245.0511 | $1,245.06 | $1,245.10 | $1,245.10 | |