| 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 | $169.61 | 5.756% | $179.3728 | $179.37 | $179.35 | $179.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $72.28 | 9.424% | $79.0917 | $79.09 | $79.10 | $79.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $241.40 | 6.695% | $257.5617 | $257.56 | $257.55 | $257.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $201.44 | 8.209% | $217.9762 | $217.98 | $218.00 | $218.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $181.28 | 8.151% | $196.0561 | $196.06 | $196.05 | $196.10 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.93 | 12.524% | $276.7303 | $276.73 | $276.75 | $276.70 |
| Purchase #7 | $249.54 | 13.510% | $283.2529 | $283.25 | $283.25 | $283.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,361.48 | $1,490.0417 | $1,490.04 | $1,490.05 | $1,490.20 | |