| 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 | $172.55 | 4.450% | $180.2285 | $180.23 | $180.25 | $180.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $109.29 | 12.338% | $122.7742 | $122.77 | $122.75 | $122.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.50 | 8.763% | $218.0698 | $218.07 | $218.05 | $218.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $238.34 | 12.274% | $267.5939 | $267.59 | $267.60 | $267.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $65.95 | 10.292% | $72.7376 | $72.74 | $72.75 | $72.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $237.59 | 8.839% | $258.5906 | $258.59 | $258.60 | $258.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $86.55 | 13.598% | $98.3191 | $98.32 | $98.30 | $98.30 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,110.77 | $1,218.3137 | $1,218.31 | $1,218.30 | $1,218.30 | |