| 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 | $194.45 | 5.170% | $204.5031 | $204.50 | $204.50 | $204.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $192.40 | 5.263% | $202.526 | $202.53 | $202.55 | $202.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.25 | 7.687% | $218.8738 | $218.87 | $218.85 | $218.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $208.74 | 11.775% | $233.3191 | $233.32 | $233.30 | $233.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $180.56 | 9.389% | $197.5128 | $197.51 | $197.50 | $197.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $183.86 | 12.800% | $207.3941 | $207.39 | $207.40 | $207.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $117.61 | 3.515% | $121.744 | $121.74 | $121.75 | $121.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,280.87 | $1,385.8729 | $1,385.86 | $1,385.85 | $1,385.80 | |