| 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 | $250.84 | 11.696% | $280.1782 | $280.18 | $280.20 | $280.20 |
| Purchase #2 | $144.78 | 8.673% | $157.3368 | $157.34 | $157.35 | $157.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $174.75 | 13.434% | $198.2259 | $198.23 | $198.25 | $198.20 |
| Purchase #4 | $132.39 | 7.493% | $142.31 | $142.31 | $142.30 | $142.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $170.39 | 3.689% | $176.6757 | $176.68 | $176.70 | $176.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $101.36 | 6.715% | $108.1663 | $108.17 | $108.15 | $108.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $121.46 | 7.721% | $130.8379 | $130.84 | $130.85 | $130.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,095.97 | $1,193.7308 | $1,193.75 | $1,193.80 | $1,193.70 | |