| 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 | $173.92 | 3.738% | $180.4211 | $180.42 | $180.40 | $180.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $70.32 | 7.136% | $75.338 | $75.34 | $75.35 | $75.30 |
| Purchase #3 | $213.79 | 7.467% | $229.7537 | $229.75 | $229.75 | $229.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $62.49 | 6.707% | $66.6812 | $66.68 | $66.70 | $66.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $95.91 | 10.503% | $105.9834 | $105.98 | $106.00 | $106.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $218.43 | 13.459% | $247.8285 | $247.83 | $247.85 | $247.80 |
| Purchase #7 | $210.44 | 10.456% | $232.4436 | $232.44 | $232.45 | $232.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,045.30 | $1,138.4495 | $1,138.44 | $1,138.50 | $1,138.40 | |