| 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 | $173.89 | 3.725% | $180.3674 | $180.37 | $180.35 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $73.80 | 7.386% | $79.2509 | $79.25 | $79.25 | $79.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.35 | 7.272% | $41.1388 | $41.14 | $41.15 | $41.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $122.59 | 11.585% | $136.7921 | $136.79 | $136.80 | $136.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $249.81 | 7.297% | $268.0386 | $268.04 | $268.05 | $268.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $60.60 | 11.319% | $67.4593 | $67.46 | $67.45 | $67.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $29.56 | 11.841% | $33.0602 | $33.06 | $33.05 | $33.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $748.60 | $806.1073 | $806.11 | $806.10 | $806.20 | |