| 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 | $177.34 | 3.444% | $183.4476 | $183.45 | $183.45 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.77 | 7.164% | $191.5771 | $191.58 | $191.60 | $191.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.49 | 4.422% | $230.2401 | $230.24 | $230.25 | $230.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $63.95 | 7.808% | $68.9432 | $68.94 | $68.95 | $68.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $173.33 | 7.814% | $186.874 | $186.87 | $186.85 | $186.90 |
| Purchase #6 | $214.72 | 12.600% | $241.7747 | $241.77 | $241.75 | $241.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $165.33 | 7.665% | $178.0025 | $178.00 | $178.00 | $178.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,193.93 | $1,280.8592 | $1,280.85 | $1,280.85 | $1,280.80 | |