| 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 | $180.51 | 3.741% | $187.2629 | $187.26 | $187.25 | $187.30 |
| Purchase #2 | $123.62 | 3.144% | $127.5066 | $127.51 | $127.50 | $127.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $200.34 | 5.349% | $211.0562 | $211.06 | $211.05 | $211.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $240.38 | 13.555% | $272.9635 | $272.96 | $272.95 | $273.00 |
| Purchase #5 | $141.91 | 13.431% | $160.9699 | $160.97 | $160.95 | $161.00 |
| Purchase #6 | $139.66 | 8.309% | $151.2643 | $151.26 | $151.25 | $151.30 |
| Purchase #7 | $94.71 | 3.274% | $97.8108 | $97.81 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,121.13 | $1,208.8342 | $1,208.83 | $1,208.75 | $1,209.00 | |