| 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 | $173.82 | 3.707% | $180.2635 | $180.26 | $180.25 | $180.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $173.70 | 3.257% | $179.3574 | $179.36 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #3 | $164.95 | 6.449% | $175.5876 | $175.59 | $175.60 | $175.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $65.33 | 9.771% | $71.7134 | $71.71 | $71.70 | $71.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $40.55 | 7.220% | $43.4777 | $43.48 | $43.50 | $43.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $248.85 | 12.288% | $279.4287 | $279.43 | $279.45 | $279.40 |
| Purchase #7 | $187.54 | 3.867% | $194.7922 | $194.79 | $194.80 | $194.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,054.74 | $1,124.6205 | $1,124.62 | $1,124.65 | $1,124.70 | |