| 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 | $172.82 | 6.103% | $183.3672 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $233.75 | 7.464% | $251.1971 | $251.20 | $251.20 | $251.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $31.46 | 12.736% | $35.4667 | $35.47 | $35.45 | $35.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $91.87 | 13.335% | $104.1209 | $104.12 | $104.10 | $104.10 |
| Purchase #5 | $225.39 | 7.403% | $242.0756 | $242.08 | $242.10 | $242.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $80.35 | 6.634% | $85.6804 | $85.68 | $85.70 | $85.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $167.77 | 6.353% | $178.4284 | $178.43 | $178.45 | $178.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.41 | $1,080.3363 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.35 | $1,080.40 | |