| 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 | $180.50 | 11.782% | $201.7665 | $201.77 | $201.75 | $201.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $248.50 | 12.164% | $278.7275 | $278.73 | $278.75 | $278.70 |
| Purchase #3 | $168.58 | 3.282% | $174.1128 | $174.11 | $174.10 | $174.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $15.43 | 6.325% | $16.4059 | $16.41 | $16.40 | $16.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $191.47 | 13.562% | $217.4372 | $217.44 | $217.45 | $217.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $151.74 | 9.300% | $165.8518 | $165.85 | $165.85 | $165.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.32 | 5.653% | $128.1782 | $128.18 | $128.20 | $128.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,077.54 | $1,182.4799 | $1,182.49 | $1,182.50 | $1,182.50 | |