| 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 | $186.63 | 5.278% | $196.4803 | $196.48 | $196.50 | $196.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $133.63 | 3.869% | $138.8001 | $138.80 | $138.80 | $138.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $194.49 | 10.459% | $214.8317 | $214.83 | $214.85 | $214.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $130.69 | 4.422% | $136.4691 | $136.47 | $136.45 | $136.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $221.53 | 9.482% | $242.5355 | $242.54 | $242.55 | $242.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.26 | 8.775% | $185.2003 | $185.20 | $185.20 | $185.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $5.29 | 7.488% | $5.6861 | $5.69 | $5.70 | $5.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,042.52 | $1,120.0031 | $1,120.01 | $1,120.05 | $1,120.00 | |