| 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 | $173.51 | 3.808% | $180.1173 | $180.12 | $180.10 | $180.10 |
| Purchase #2 | $66.34 | 13.631% | $75.3828 | $75.38 | $75.40 | $75.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $208.26 | 7.754% | $224.4085 | $224.41 | $224.40 | $224.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.25 | 9.683% | $103.3762 | $103.38 | $103.40 | $103.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $154.78 | 3.477% | $160.1617 | $160.16 | $160.15 | $160.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $242.41 | 13.840% | $275.9595 | $275.96 | $275.95 | $276.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $202.35 | 9.155% | $220.8751 | $220.88 | $220.90 | $220.90 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,141.90 | $1,240.2811 | $1,240.29 | $1,240.30 | $1,240.40 | |