| 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 | $169.43 | 6.505% | $180.4514 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.50 |
| Purchase #2 | $111.61 | 3.224% | $115.2083 | $115.21 | $115.20 | $115.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $247.26 | 12.825% | $278.9711 | $278.97 | $278.95 | $279.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $94.68 | 8.608% | $102.8301 | $102.83 | $102.85 | $102.80 |
| Purchase #5 | $126.84 | 7.783% | $136.712 | $136.71 | $136.70 | $136.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $121.49 | 4.736% | $127.2438 | $127.24 | $127.25 | $127.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $211.77 | 8.775% | $230.3528 | $230.35 | $230.35 | $230.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,083.08 | $1,171.7695 | $1,171.76 | $1,171.75 | $1,171.80 | |