| 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 | $175.39 | 3.343% | $181.2533 | $181.25 | $181.25 | $181.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $40.51 | 3.791% | $42.0457 | $42.05 | $42.05 | $42.00 |
| Purchase #3 | $68.39 | 5.535% | $72.1754 | $72.18 | $72.20 | $72.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $90.71 | 13.600% | $103.0466 | $103.05 | $103.05 | $103.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $24.72 | 13.163% | $27.9739 | $27.97 | $27.95 | $28.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $135.25 | 8.392% | $146.6002 | $146.60 | $146.60 | $146.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $144.43 | 3.676% | $149.7392 | $149.74 | $149.75 | $149.70 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $679.40 | $722.8343 | $722.84 | $722.85 | $722.80 | |