| 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 | $175.88 | 4.261% | $183.3742 | $183.37 | $183.35 | $183.40 |
| Purchase #2 | $176.72 | 8.533% | $191.7995 | $191.80 | $191.80 | $191.80 |
| Purchase #3 | $220.75 | 3.745% | $229.0171 | $229.02 | $229.00 | $229.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $244.63 | 5.848% | $258.936 | $258.94 | $258.95 | $258.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $168.64 | 8.312% | $182.6574 | $182.66 | $182.65 | $182.70 |
| Purchase #6 | $143.77 | 11.602% | $160.4502 | $160.45 | $160.45 | $160.50 |
| Purchase #7 | $203.94 | 13.336% | $231.1374 | $231.14 | $231.15 | $231.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,334.33 | $1,437.3718 | $1,437.38 | $1,437.35 | $1,437.40 | |