| 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 | $179.50 | 3.474% | $185.7358 | $185.74 | $185.75 | $185.70 |
| Purchase #2 | $203.43 | 3.510% | $210.5704 | $210.57 | $210.55 | $210.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $250.25 | 5.724% | $264.5743 | $264.57 | $264.55 | $264.60 |
| Purchase #4 | $118.84 | 13.869% | $135.3219 | $135.32 | $135.30 | $135.30 |
| Purchase #5 | $250.95 | 4.651% | $262.6217 | $262.62 | $262.60 | $262.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $81.54 | 9.405% | $89.2088 | $89.21 | $89.20 | $89.20 |
| Purchase #7 | $49.51 | 11.137% | $55.0239 | $55.02 | $55.00 | $55.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,134.02 | $1,203.0568 | $1,203.05 | $1,202.95 | $1,203.00 | |