| 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 | $186.42 | 5.448% | $196.5762 | $196.58 | $196.60 | $196.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $112.74 | 5.596% | $119.0489 | $119.05 | $119.05 | $119.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $183.69 | 10.591% | $203.1446 | $203.14 | $203.15 | $203.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $136.54 | 11.549% | $152.309 | $152.31 | $152.30 | $152.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $50.38 | 6.313% | $53.5605 | $53.56 | $53.55 | $53.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $181.35 | 5.231% | $190.8364 | $190.84 | $190.85 | $190.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $246.77 | 5.769% | $261.0062 | $261.01 | $261.00 | $261.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,097.89 | $1,176.4818 | $1,176.49 | $1,176.50 | $1,176.40 | |