| 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 | $170.90 | 5.415% | $180.1542 | $180.15 | $180.15 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $80.74 | 5.685% | $85.3301 | $85.33 | $85.35 | $85.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $203.85 | 10.521% | $225.2971 | $225.30 | $225.30 | $225.30 |
| Purchase #4 | $174.54 | 7.279% | $187.2448 | $187.24 | $187.25 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #5 | $241.59 | 13.675% | $274.6274 | $274.63 | $274.65 | $274.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $66.80 | 6.197% | $70.9396 | $70.94 | $70.95 | $70.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $168.43 | 6.483% | $179.3493 | $179.35 | $179.35 | $179.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,106.85 | $1,202.9425 | $1,202.94 | $1,203.00 | $1,202.80 | |