| 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 | $180.40 | 13.805% | $205.3042 | $205.30 | $205.30 | $205.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $171.70 | 11.399% | $191.2721 | $191.27 | $191.25 | $191.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $182.43 | 13.723% | $207.4649 | $207.46 | $207.45 | $207.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $37.79 | 10.242% | $41.6605 | $41.66 | $41.65 | $41.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $216.82 | 8.114% | $234.4128 | $234.41 | $234.40 | $234.40 |
| Purchase #6 | $176.46 | 7.743% | $190.1233 | $190.12 | $190.10 | $190.10 |
| Purchase #7 | $83.39 | 9.758% | $91.5272 | $91.53 | $91.55 | $91.50 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,048.99 | $1,161.7650 | $1,161.75 | $1,161.70 | $1,161.80 | |