| 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 | $175.65 | 3.188% | $181.2497 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $153.68 | 7.499% | $165.2045 | $165.20 | $165.20 | $165.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $129.45 | 9.706% | $142.0144 | $142.01 | $142.00 | $142.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $207.35 | 9.446% | $226.9363 | $226.94 | $226.95 | $226.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $226.53 | 7.179% | $242.7926 | $242.79 | $242.80 | $242.80 |
| Purchase #6 | $118.81 | 6.495% | $126.5267 | $126.53 | $126.55 | $126.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $205.89 | 6.203% | $218.6614 | $218.66 | $218.65 | $218.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,217.36 | $1,303.3856 | $1,303.38 | $1,303.40 | $1,303.30 | |