| 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 | $174.36 | 3.491% | $180.4469 | $180.45 | $180.45 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $204.98 | 8.368% | $222.1327 | $222.13 | $222.15 | $222.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $190.96 | 9.141% | $208.4157 | $208.42 | $208.40 | $208.40 |
| Purchase #4 | $187.77 | 11.276% | $208.9429 | $208.94 | $208.95 | $208.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $19.86 | 6.623% | $21.1753 | $21.18 | $21.20 | $21.20 |
| Purchase #6 | $95.75 | 5.684% | $101.1924 | $101.19 | $101.20 | $101.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $227.72 | 5.125% | $239.3907 | $239.39 | $239.40 | $239.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,101.40 | $1,181.6966 | $1,181.70 | $1,181.75 | $1,181.60 | |