| 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 | $180.85 | 5.324% | $190.4785 | $190.48 | $190.50 | $190.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $136.77 | 6.254% | $145.3236 | $145.32 | $145.30 | $145.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $14.49 | 4.763% | $15.1802 | $15.18 | $15.20 | $15.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.36 | 4.228% | $123.3643 | $123.36 | $123.35 | $123.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.57 | 11.721% | $269.8844 | $269.88 | $269.90 | $269.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.67 | 4.857% | $135.9681 | $135.97 | $135.95 | $136.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $17.99 | 7.124% | $19.2716 | $19.27 | $19.25 | $19.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $839.70 | $899.4707 | $899.46 | $899.45 | $899.60 | |