| 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 | $168.83 | 6.846% | $180.3881 | $180.39 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $202.67 | 7.469% | $217.8074 | $217.81 | $217.80 | $217.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $186.47 | 4.153% | $194.2141 | $194.21 | $194.20 | $194.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $184.54 | 12.541% | $207.6832 | $207.68 | $207.70 | $207.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $240.94 | 13.523% | $273.5223 | $273.52 | $273.50 | $273.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $185.97 | 9.122% | $202.9342 | $202.93 | $202.95 | $202.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $243.76 | 3.456% | $252.1843 | $252.18 | $252.20 | $252.20 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,413.18 | $1,528.7336 | $1,528.72 | $1,528.75 | $1,528.70 | |