| 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 | $175.89 | 3.187% | $181.4956 | $181.50 | $181.50 | $181.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $189.27 | 11.655% | $211.3294 | $211.33 | $211.35 | $211.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.66 | 8.490% | $271.941 | $271.94 | $271.95 | $271.90 |
| Purchase #4 | $218.71 | 7.153% | $234.3543 | $234.35 | $234.35 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #5 | $140.67 | 4.627% | $147.1788 | $147.18 | $147.20 | $147.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $75.60 | 13.631% | $85.905 | $85.91 | $85.90 | $85.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $40.80 | 10.589% | $45.1203 | $45.12 | $45.10 | $45.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,091.60 | $1,177.3244 | $1,177.33 | $1,177.35 | $1,177.30 | |