| 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 | $221.80 | 5.750% | $234.5535 | $234.55 | $234.55 | $234.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $141.70 | 11.351% | $157.7844 | $157.78 | $157.80 | $157.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $55.67 | 9.723% | $61.0828 | $61.08 | $61.10 | $61.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.74 | 4.170% | $195.5688 | $195.57 | $195.55 | $195.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $135.34 | 7.499% | $145.4891 | $145.49 | $145.50 | $145.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $170.71 | 9.405% | $186.7653 | $186.77 | $186.75 | $186.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $190.50 | 9.301% | $208.2184 | $208.22 | $208.20 | $208.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,103.46 | $1,189.4623 | $1,189.46 | $1,189.45 | $1,189.60 | |