| 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 | $178.85 | 3.728% | $185.5175 | $185.52 | $185.50 | $185.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $99.56 | 12.694% | $112.1981 | $112.20 | $112.20 | $112.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.30 | 9.368% | $270.4671 | $270.47 | $270.45 | $270.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $105.45 | 5.758% | $111.5218 | $111.52 | $111.50 | $111.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.95 | 8.158% | $153.5303 | $153.53 | $153.55 | $153.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.45 | 8.711% | $175.5139 | $175.51 | $175.50 | $175.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $180.85 | 6.748% | $193.0538 | $193.05 | $193.05 | $193.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,115.41 | $1,201.8025 | $1,201.80 | $1,201.75 | $1,201.80 | |